Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Sykesville, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sykesville, Maryland is 3.9% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $48,061 in Sykesville, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sykesville, Maryland is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% cheaper in Sykesville
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Sykesville, MD
Compared to Gaithersburg, Sykesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher