What is a pro or con of living in Norristown, Pennsylvaniacompared to Gaithersburg, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 42% cheaper in Norristown.

What salary do I need to live in Norristown, Pennsylvania copmared to Gaithersburg, Maryland?

A salary of $130,000 in Gaithersburg, Maryland could decrease to $104,168 in Norristown, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GAITHERSBURG vs. NORRISTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Norristown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norristown, Pennsylvania is 19.9% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $104,168 in Norristown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Norristown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Norristown
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Gaithersburg, MD vs. Norristown, PA

Compared to Gaithersburg, Norristown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

66.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.2% higher

Commute

26.7% lower

Health

16.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Norristown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Gaithersburg, MD vs. Norristown, PA

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