Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Germantown, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Germantown, Maryland is 20.4% more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $144,526 in Germantown, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Germantown, Maryland is more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
117% more expensive in Germantown
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Germantown, MD
Compared to Los Alamos, Germantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  117.8% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower