Germantown, Maryland vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 20.3% cheaper than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $105,257 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Germantown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Springfield
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. Springfield, MA
Compared to Germantown, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% higher
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower