Fresno, California vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 19.8% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $89,884 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Fresno, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  33.8% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower