Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Akron, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Akron, Ohio is 44.3% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $27,827 in Akron, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Akron, Ohio is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Akron
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Akron, OH
Compared to Gaithersburg, Akron is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.3% 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
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  41.0% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower