Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 21.6% more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $486,591 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Washington
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Gaithersburg, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher