Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Volcano, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Volcano, Hawaii is 6.0% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $47,011 in Volcano, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Volcano, Hawaii is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
45% cheaper in Volcano
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Volcano, HI
Compared to Gaithersburg, Volcano is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  34.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  77.3% higher
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.2% higher