Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Stafford Courthouse, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stafford Courthouse, Virginia is 2.9% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $97,092 in Stafford Courthouse, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stafford Courthouse, Virginia is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
18% cheaper in Stafford Courthouse
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Stafford Courthouse, VA
Compared to Gaithersburg, Stafford Courthouse is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher