Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Trenton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Trenton, New Jersey is 21.9% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $54,677 in Trenton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Trenton, New Jersey is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Trenton
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Trenton, NJ
Compared to Gaithersburg, Trenton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher