Dayton, Ohio vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 74.1% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $87,060 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
350% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Dayton, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.1% 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
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  624.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  67.8% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower