Boston, Massachusetts vs. Germantown, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Germantown, Maryland is 24.7% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $75,293 in Germantown, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Germantown, Maryland is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Germantown
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Germantown, MD
Compared to Boston, Germantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% lower
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% lower