Topeka, Kansas vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 57.1% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $157,107 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Topeka, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.1% 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
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  229.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  84.2% higher
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower