Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Collegeville, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Collegeville, Pennsylvania is 5.3% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $47,334 in Collegeville, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Collegeville, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
31% cheaper in Collegeville
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Collegeville, PA
Compared to Gaithersburg, Collegeville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  32.0% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher