Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 30.5% more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $124,006 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Arlington
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Gaithersburg, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher