Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Spokane, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spokane, Washington is 20.4% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $184,775 in Spokane, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spokane, Washington is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Spokane
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Spokane, WA
Compared to Gaithersburg, Spokane is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.4% lower
  Commute
  33.1% lower
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower