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 $342,658 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:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  119.6% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  363.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% lower
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher

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