Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Germantown, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Germantown, Maryland is 9.5% more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $54,739 in Germantown, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Germantown, Maryland is more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
63% more expensive in Germantown
than in Northampton, Massachusetts
Northampton, MA vs. Germantown, MD
Compared to Northampton, Germantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  63.1% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower