Lake Stevens, Washington vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 4.9% cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,542 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Stevens, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Gaithersburg
than in Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens, WA vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Lake Stevens, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.5% higher
  Commute
  14.5% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower

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