Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 1.5% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $59,128 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
33% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Gaithersburg, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  31.4% lower
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower