Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Somerset, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerset, New Jersey is 1.1% more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $171,922 in Somerset, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerset, New Jersey is more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
18% more expensive in Somerset
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Somerset, NJ
Compared to Gaithersburg, Somerset is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% higher