Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 9.6% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $51,521 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% cheaper in Olympia
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Gaithersburg, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.0% lower
  Commute
  33.1% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher