Germantown, Maryland vs. Lake Placid, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Placid, Florida is 26.4% cheaper than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $55,195 in Lake Placid, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Placid, Florida is cheaper than Germantown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Lake Placid
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. Lake Placid, FL
Compared to Germantown, Lake Placid is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  46.0% lower
  Health
  22.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower