Germantown, Maryland vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 2.2% more expensive than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $76,623 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Germantown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Germantown, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.7% lower
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher