Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Lexington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Virginia is 30.8% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $66,456 in Lexington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Virginia is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Lexington
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Lexington, VA
Compared to Gaithersburg, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  57.2% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower