Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 4.5% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $52,236 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
61% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower