Germantown, Maryland vs. Payson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Payson, Arizona is 14.7% cheaper than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $42,641 in Payson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Payson, Arizona is cheaper than Germantown, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
59% cheaper in Payson
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. Payson, AZ
Compared to Germantown, Payson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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)
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  47.5% lower
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower