Germantown, Maryland vs. Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lansing, Michigan is 31.9% cheaper than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $45,595 in Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Germantown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Lansing
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. Lansing, MI
Compared to Germantown, Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  32.7% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower