Germantown, Maryland vs. Monroe, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monroe, North Carolina is 18.3% cheaper than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $33,510 in Monroe, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monroe, North Carolina is cheaper than Germantown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Monroe
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. Monroe, NC
Compared to Germantown, Monroe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  32.2% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher