Bloomington, Illinois vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 50.2% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $165,267 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Bloomington, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.2% 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
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  101.9% higher
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower