Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 7.9% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $161,147 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
38% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Gaithersburg, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  41.1% lower
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher