Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 6.9% more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $74,863 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Portland
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Gaithersburg, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% lower
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher