Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 16.6% more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $128,304 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Gaithersburg, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  12.9% higher
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher