Elk Grove, California vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 9.5% cheaper than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $90,497 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is cheaper than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Gaithersburg
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Elk Grove, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower