What is a pro or con of living in Gilroy, Californiacompared to Germantown, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 167% more expensive in Gilroy.

What salary do I need to live in Gilroy, California copmared to Germantown, Maryland?

A salary of $100,000 in Germantown, Maryland should increase to $149,957 in Gilroy, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GERMANTOWN vs. GILROY
Cost of Living Comparison

Germantown, Maryland vs. Gilroy, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gilroy, California is 50.0% more expensive than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $149,957 in Gilroy, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Gilroy, California is more expensive than Germantown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Gilroy
than in Germantown, Maryland

Germantown, MD vs. Gilroy, CA

Compared to Germantown, Gilroy is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

50.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

141.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.4% higher

Commute

15.2% lower

Health

24.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Germantown, Maryland vs. Gilroy, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Germantown, MD vs. Gilroy, CA

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