Richmond, Virginia vs. Germantown, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Germantown, Maryland is 20.2% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $60,094 in Germantown, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Germantown, Maryland is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Germantown
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Germantown, MD
Compared to Richmond, Germantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  68.7% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower