Germantown, Maryland vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 25.3% cheaper than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $37,359 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is cheaper than Germantown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Aiken
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Germantown, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  40.0% lower
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower

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