Lanham, Maryland vs. Germantown, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Germantown, Maryland is 3.9% cheaper than Lanham, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $48,045 in Germantown, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Lanham, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Germantown, Maryland is cheaper than Lanham, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Germantown
than in Lanham, Maryland
Lanham, MD vs. Germantown, MD
Compared to Lanham, Germantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower