Herndon, Virginia vs. Germantown, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Germantown, Maryland is 20.4% cheaper than Herndon, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $86,764 in Germantown, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Herndon, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Germantown, Maryland is cheaper than Herndon, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Germantown
than in Herndon, Virginia
Herndon, VA vs. Germantown, MD
Compared to Herndon, Germantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower