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Cost of Living Calculator - Gaithersburg, Maryland vs Palo Alto, California

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 249.6% more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $384,570 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
559% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Gaithersburg, Palo Alto is:
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  249.6% higher
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  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  704.0% higher
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  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  24.1% higher
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  Personal
  6.4% higher
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