Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Urbana, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Urbana, Illinois is 37.2% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $59,624 in Urbana, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbana, Illinois is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Urbana
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Urbana, IL
Compared to Gaithersburg, Urbana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% 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
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  49.0% lower
  Health
  28.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower