Fort Meade, Maryland vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 31.8% more expensive than Fort Meade, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $65,921 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Meade, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Fort Meade, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Fort Meade, Maryland
Fort_Meade, MD vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Fort_Meade, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  59.4% higher
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower