What is a pro or con of living in Germantown, Marylandcompared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 65% more expensive in Germantown.

What salary do I need to live in Germantown, Maryland copmared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina should increase to $71,033 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.

WINSTON SALEM vs. GERMANTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Germantown, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Germantown, Maryland is 42.1% more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $71,033 in Germantown, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Germantown, Maryland is more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Germantown
than in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston Salem, NC vs. Germantown, MD

Compared to Winston Salem, Germantown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

42.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

123.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.8% lower

Commute

86.6% higher

Health

10.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Germantown, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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Winston Salem, NC vs. Germantown, MD

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