Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 23.7% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $76,252 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Melbourne, FL
Compared to Gaithersburg, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  38.7% lower
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower