Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Springs, Mississippi is 28.8% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $249,071 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Springs, Mississippi is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Ocean Springs
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Ocean Springs, MS
Compared to Gaithersburg, Ocean Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher