Cost of Living Calculator - Gaithersburg, Maryland vs Durham, North Carolina


The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 21.2% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $28,352 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Durham
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs Durham, NC
Compared to Gaithersburg, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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