Durham, North Carolina vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 27.0% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $88,882 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Durham, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  61.8% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher

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