Cost of Living Calculator - Gaithersburg, Maryland vs Acton, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Acton, Massachusetts is 21.2% more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $90,943 in Acton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Acton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Acton
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs Acton, MA
Compared to Gaithersburg, Acton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.9% higher

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