Mercersburg, Pennsylvania vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 39.4% more expensive than Mercersburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $69,707 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Mercersburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania
Mercersburg, PA vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Mercersburg, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  65.0% higher
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher