Princeton, New Jersey vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 16.4% cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $117,029 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Gaithersburg
than in Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton, NJ vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Princeton, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower