Germantown, Maryland vs. Norristown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norristown, Pennsylvania is 14.1% cheaper than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $79,360 in Norristown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norristown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Germantown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Norristown
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. Norristown, PA
Compared to Germantown, Norristown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  29.2% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher