San Diego, California vs. Germantown, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Germantown, Maryland is 28.0% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $36,004 in Germantown, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Germantown, Maryland is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Germantown
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Germantown, MD
Compared to San Diego, Germantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower