Cost of Living Calculator - Germantown, Maryland vs Laurel, Virginia


The cost of living in Laurel, Virginia is 23.3% cheaper than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $38,355 in Laurel, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Virginia is cheaper than Germantown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Laurel
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs Laurel, VA
Compared to Germantown, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  42.3% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher

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