Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 102.4% more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $202,423 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Gaithersburg, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.4% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  284.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  35.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% higher