What is a pro or con of living in Gaithersburg, Marylandcompared to Fayetteville, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 149% more expensive in Gaithersburg.

What salary do I need to live in Gaithersburg, Maryland copmared to Fayetteville, North Carolina?

A salary of $134,300 in Fayetteville, North Carolina should increase to $202,760 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.

FAYETTEVILLE vs. GAITHERSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Fayetteville, North Carolina vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 51.0% more expensive than Fayetteville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $202,760 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Fayetteville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Fayetteville, North Carolina

Fayetteville, NC vs. Gaithersburg, MD

Compared to Fayetteville, Gaithersburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

51.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

18.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

254.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.0% higher

Commute

76.5% higher

Health

24.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Fayetteville, North Carolina vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fayetteville, NC vs. Gaithersburg, MD

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