Carrboro, North Carolina vs. Germantown, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Germantown, Maryland is 10.5% more expensive than Carrboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,263 in Germantown, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Carrboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Germantown, Maryland is more expensive than Carrboro, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
51% more expensive in Germantown
than in Carrboro, North Carolina
Carrboro, NC vs. Germantown, MD
Compared to Carrboro, Germantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  62.5% higher
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower