Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 4.4% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $81,224 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Columbia
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Gaithersburg, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
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  Personal
  19.4% higher
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