Carmel, Indiana vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 8.1% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $162,183 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
50% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Carmel, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% higher
  Commute
  50.4% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower