College Park, Maryland vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 2.2% more expensive than College Park, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $61,338 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in College Park, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than College Park, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in College Park, Maryland
College Park, MD vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to College Park, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower