Prairie Village, Kansas vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 14.0% more expensive than Prairie Village, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $113,996 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Prairie Village, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Prairie Village, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Prairie Village, Kansas
Prairie Village, KS vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Prairie Village, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  58.4% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower