Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 18.1% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $61,430 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Madison
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Gaithersburg, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher