Germantown, Maryland vs. La Palma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Palma, California is 50.2% more expensive than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $112,662 in La Palma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Palma, California is more expensive than Germantown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in La Palma
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. La_Palma, CA
Compared to Germantown, La_Palma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.2% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher