Apex, North Carolina vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 9.3% more expensive than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,634 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Apex, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
51% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Apex, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  51.6% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher