Brea, California vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 26.6% cheaper than Brea, California.

You would need a salary of $25,685 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Brea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is cheaper than Brea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Gaithersburg
than in Brea, California
Brea, CA vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Brea, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower