Queens, New York vs. Germantown, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Germantown, Maryland is 31.4% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $34,314 in Germantown, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Germantown, Maryland is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Germantown
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs. Germantown, MD
Compared to Queens, Germantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.3% lower
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  31.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower