Germantown, Maryland vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 28.3% cheaper than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $53,766 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Germantown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Germantown, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher