Dover, Delaware vs. Germantown, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Germantown, Maryland is 23.8% more expensive than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $61,897 in Germantown, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Germantown, Maryland is more expensive than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Germantown
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs. Germantown, MD
Compared to Dover, Germantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  64.8% higher
  Health
  22.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower