Cost of Living Calculator - Gaithersburg, Maryland vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 13.5% more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $56,745 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Salinas
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Gaithersburg, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  65.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher

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