Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Basalt, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Basalt, Colorado is 23.7% more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $309,370 in Basalt, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Basalt, Colorado is more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Basalt
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Basalt, CO
Compared to Gaithersburg, Basalt is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher