Columbus, Ohio vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 43.3% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $343,889 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Columbus, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.3% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  51.1% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher