Laurel, Maryland vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 1.0% more expensive than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $50,489 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Laurel, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower