Wilmington, Delaware vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 24.7% more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $290,487 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Wilmington, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  186.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  41.9% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower