Germantown, Maryland vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 6.1% more expensive than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $106,147 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than Germantown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Laurel
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. Laurel, MD
Compared to Germantown, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% higher
      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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher