What is a pro or con of living in Rochester, New Yorkcompared to Gaithersburg, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 72% cheaper in Rochester.

What salary do I need to live in Rochester, New York copmared to Gaithersburg, Maryland?

A salary of $60,000 in Gaithersburg, Maryland could decrease to $40,323 in Rochester, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GAITHERSBURG vs. ROCHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 32.8% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $40,323 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Rochester
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Gaithersburg, MD vs. Rochester, NY

Compared to Gaithersburg, Rochester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

12.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

79.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.9% lower

Commute

33.4% lower

Health

23.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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