Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 29.2% more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $64,614 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, PA vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Bethlehem, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  52.6% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower