Pleasanton, California vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 45.9% cheaper than Pleasanton, California.

You would need a salary of $43,268 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasanton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is cheaper than Pleasanton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Gaithersburg
than in Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Pleasanton, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.9% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  25.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower