Torrance, California vs. Germantown, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Germantown, Maryland is 38.5% cheaper than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $46,102 in Germantown, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Germantown, Maryland is cheaper than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Germantown
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Germantown, MD
Compared to Torrance, Germantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower