Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Burlington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Massachusetts is 19.5% more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $59,774 in Burlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Massachusetts 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 Burlington
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Burlington, MA
Compared to Gaithersburg, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.4% higher