Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 18.9% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $77,044 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in State College
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. State College, PA
Compared to Gaithersburg, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  46.7% lower
  Health
  45.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower