Cost of Living Calculator - Gaithersburg, Maryland vs Richmond, Virginia


The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 22.4% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $29,709 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Richmond
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs Richmond, VA
Compared to Gaithersburg, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  38.6% lower
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher

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