Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Needham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Needham, Massachusetts is 63.7% more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $209,473 in Needham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Needham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Needham
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Needham, MA
Compared to Gaithersburg, Needham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.7% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher