Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Dakota Ridge, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dakota Ridge, Colorado is 7.8% more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $53,918 in Dakota Ridge, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dakota Ridge, Colorado is more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Dakota Ridge
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Dakota Ridge, CO
Compared to Gaithersburg, Dakota Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher