Germantown, Maryland vs. South Kensington, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Kensington, Maryland is 38.5% more expensive than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $69,264 in South Kensington, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Kensington, Maryland is more expensive than Germantown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in South Kensington
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. South Kensington, MD
Compared to Germantown, South Kensington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  6.2% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower