Santa Barbara, California vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 43.2% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $42,611 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Gaithersburg
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Santa Barbara, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
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  43.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  17.8% higher
  Commute
  40.3% higher
  Health
  23.3% lower
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  Personal
  2.9% lower
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