Cost of Living Calculator - Gaithersburg, Maryland vs Tacoma, Washington


The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 4.7% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $135,347 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs Tacoma, WA
Compared to Gaithersburg, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.2% lower
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% higher

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