Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Prescott, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prescott, Arizona is 1.4% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $157,803 in Prescott, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prescott, Arizona is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
51% cheaper in Prescott
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Prescott, AZ
Compared to Gaithersburg, Prescott is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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)
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  39.1% lower
  Health
  49.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower