Boston, Massachusetts vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 19.3% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $60,528 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Gaithersburg
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Boston, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.9% lower