Germantown, Maryland vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 21.5% more expensive than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $60,736 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Germantown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Germantown, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  8.6% lower
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher