Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Michigan vs Gaithersburg, Maryland


The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 39.6% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $104,680 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
558% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Detroit, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  25.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  583.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher

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