Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 29.6% more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $209,893 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in San Diego
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Gaithersburg, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher