Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 12.2% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $100,973 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Gaithersburg, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher