Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Plano, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plano, Texas is 11.9% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $91,651 in Plano, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plano, Texas is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
38% cheaper in Plano
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Plano, TX
Compared to Gaithersburg, Plano is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower