Boxborough, Massachusetts vs. Germantown, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Germantown, Maryland is 18.3% cheaper than Boxborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $40,842 in Germantown, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Boxborough, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Germantown, Maryland is cheaper than Boxborough, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Germantown
than in Boxborough, Massachusetts
Boxborough, MA vs. Germantown, MD
Compared to Boxborough, Germantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  29.6% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% lower