Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 46.3% more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $351,082 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Irvine
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Gaithersburg, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.3% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher