Germantown, Maryland vs. Sun City West, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun City West, Arizona is 8.0% cheaper than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $69,026 in Sun City West, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City West, Arizona is cheaper than Germantown, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
38% cheaper in Sun City West
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. Sun City West, AZ
Compared to Germantown, Sun City West is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher