Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 4.5% more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $96,402 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Austin
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Gaithersburg, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher