Germantown, Maryland vs. Frederick, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Frederick, Maryland is 5.5% cheaper than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $47,229 in Frederick, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Frederick, Maryland is cheaper than Germantown, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% cheaper in Frederick
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. Frederick, MD
Compared to Germantown, Frederick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher