What is a pro or con of living in Gaithersburg, Marylandcompared to Charleston, South Carolina?

Childcare is 104% more expensive in Gaithersburg.

What salary do I need to live in Gaithersburg, Maryland copmared to Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $84,563 in Gaithersburg, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLESTON vs. GAITHERSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 12.8% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $84,563 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
104% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. Gaithersburg, MD

Compared to Charleston, Gaithersburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

15.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.6% higher

Commute

44.6% higher

Health

10.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.3% lower

Cost of Food

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