Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Germantown, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Germantown, Maryland is 12.8% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $107,153 in Germantown, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Germantown, Maryland is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
51% more expensive in Germantown
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Germantown, MD
Compared to Raleigh, Germantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  59.0% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher