Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 16.6% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $46,727 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Gaithersburg, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher