Chicago, Illinois vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 15.3% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $207,486 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Chicago, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
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  15.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
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  Personal
  7.3% lower
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