Germantown, Maryland vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 86.1% more expensive than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $558,442 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Germantown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
212% more expensive in San Jose
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Germantown, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.1% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  233.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  7.2% higher
  Health
  24.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher