Cost of Living Calculator - Gaithersburg, Maryland vs Fairfax, Virginia


The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 19.7% more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $191,540 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs Fairfax, VA
Compared to Gaithersburg, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  6.2% lower
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher

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