Germantown, Maryland vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 274.7% more expensive than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $262,303 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Germantown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
720% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Germantown, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
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  274.7% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  880.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  24.1% higher
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  Personal
  5.5% higher
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