Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Riverdale Park, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverdale Park, Maryland is 5.3% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $47,375 in Riverdale Park, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverdale Park, Maryland is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Riverdale Park
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Riverdale Park, MD
Compared to Gaithersburg, Riverdale Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher