Germantown, Maryland vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 56.8% more expensive than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $117,597 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Germantown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
197% more expensive in Irvine
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Germantown, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.8% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  187.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  21.2% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher

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