Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 124.2% more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $224,152 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
241% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Redwood City, CA
Compared to Gaithersburg, Redwood City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  124.2% higher
      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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  338.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  35.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% higher