Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 14.6% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $93,918 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Asheville
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Gaithersburg, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% lower
      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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  39.2% lower
  Health
  41.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher