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Cost of Living Calculator - Gaithersburg, Maryland vs Santa Monica, California

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 119.6% more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $342,620 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
251% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Gaithersburg, Santa Monica is:
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  119.6% higher
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  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  363.2% higher
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  Utilities
  24.0% lower
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
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  Personal
  4.4% higher
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