Germantown, Maryland vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 13.7% cheaper than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $82,004 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Germantown, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
33% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Germantown, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower