Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Germantown, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Germantown, Maryland is 31.1% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $173,053 in Germantown, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Germantown, Maryland is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Germantown
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Germantown, MD
Compared to Harrisburg, Germantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  486.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  59.6% higher
  Health
  20.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower