Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Harlingen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harlingen, Texas is 42.9% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $28,554 in Harlingen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harlingen, Texas is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Harlingen
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Harlingen, TX
Compared to Gaithersburg, Harlingen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% 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
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  46.4% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.3% lower