Germantown, Maryland vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 16.5% cheaper than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $54,307 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Germantown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Germantown, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  44.7% lower
  Health
  36.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower