Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Germantown, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Germantown, Maryland is 31.1% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $65,551 in Germantown, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Germantown, Maryland is more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Germantown
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Germantown, MD
Compared to Athens Clarke County, Germantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  76.1% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher