Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Howell, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Howell, New Jersey is 11.5% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $44,265 in Howell, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Howell, New Jersey is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
20% cheaper in Howell
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Howell, NJ
Compared to Gaithersburg, Howell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher