Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 42.6% more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $143,994 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Oakland
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Gaithersburg, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  34.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher