Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 42.6% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $40,202 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, 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 Dayton
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to Gaithersburg, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  40.4% lower
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher