Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Lewes, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewes, Delaware is 5.5% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $33,078 in Lewes, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewes, Delaware is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
53% cheaper in Lewes
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Lewes, DE
Compared to Gaithersburg, Lewes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher