Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Oro Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oro Valley, Arizona is 10.0% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $89,984 in Oro Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oro Valley, Arizona is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
46% cheaper in Oro Valley
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Oro Valley, AZ
Compared to Gaithersburg, Oro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher