Katy, Texas vs. Germantown, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Germantown, Maryland is 9.1% more expensive than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $54,533 in Germantown, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Germantown, Maryland is more expensive than Katy, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
62% more expensive in Germantown
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Germantown, MD
Compared to Katy, Germantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  15.4% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher