Austin, Texas vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 4.3% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $27,554 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Gaithersburg
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Austin, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% lower
      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
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  23.8% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower