What is a pro or con of living in West Springfield, Virginiacompared to Gaithersburg, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 30% more expensive in West Springfield.

What salary do I need to live in West Springfield, Virginia copmared to Gaithersburg, Maryland?

A salary of $50,000 in Gaithersburg, Maryland should increase to $56,300 in West Springfield, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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GAITHERSBURG vs. WEST SPRINGFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. West Springfield, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Springfield, Virginia is 12.6% more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $56,300 in West Springfield, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Springfield, Virginia is more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in West Springfield
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Gaithersburg, MD vs. West Springfield, VA

Compared to Gaithersburg, West Springfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

31.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.0% lower

Commute

2.6% lower

Health

17.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

19.4% higher

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Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. West Springfield, Virginia

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