Buffalo, New York vs. Germantown, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Germantown, Maryland is 30.5% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $130,508 in Germantown, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Germantown, Maryland is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Germantown
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Germantown, MD
Compared to Buffalo, Germantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  252.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  37.6% higher
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher