Cost of Living Calculator - Gaithersburg, Maryland vs Scotch Plains, New Jersey


The cost of living in Scotch Plains, New Jersey is 16.5% more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $58,239 in Scotch Plains, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotch Plains, New Jersey is more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Scotch Plains
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs Scotch Plains, NJ
Compared to Gaithersburg, Scotch Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  11.8% higher
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher

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