Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Romney, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Romney, West Virginia is 30.8% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $17,237 in Romney, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Romney, West Virginia is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Romney
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Romney, WV
Compared to Gaithersburg, Romney is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  31.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower

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