Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 1.5% more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $111,623 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
51% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Salt Lake City, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  45.7% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher