What is a pro or con of living in Germantown, Marylandcompared to Westminster, Maryland?

Childcare is 38% more expensive in Germantown.

What salary do I need to live in Germantown, Maryland copmared to Westminster, Maryland?

A salary of $75,000 in Westminster, Maryland should increase to $78,394 in Germantown, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WESTMINSTER vs. GERMANTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Westminster, Maryland vs. Germantown, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Germantown, Maryland is 4.5% more expensive than Westminster, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $78,394 in Germantown, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Westminster, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Germantown, Maryland is more expensive than Westminster, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
38% more expensive in Germantown
than in Westminster, Maryland

Westminster, MD vs. Germantown, MD

Compared to Westminster, Germantown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

4.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

14.5% lower

Commute

36.0% higher

Health

3.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Westminster, Maryland vs. Germantown, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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