Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 34.1% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $59,321 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Wichita
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Gaithersburg, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  40.9% lower
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower