Germantown, Maryland vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 52.8% more expensive than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $76,407 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Germantown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Oakland
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Germantown, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.8% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  34.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher