Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 59.8% more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $79,887 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Gaithersburg, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.8% higher
      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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  39.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher