Washington, District of Columbia vs. Germantown, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Germantown, Maryland is 23.3% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $44,175 in Germantown, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Germantown, Maryland is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Germantown
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Germantown, MD
Compared to Washington, Germantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower