Germantown, Maryland vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 12.0% more expensive than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $336,104 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Germantown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Austin
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Germantown, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher