Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Winchester, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winchester, Virginia is 20.0% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $39,984 in Winchester, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Winchester, Virginia is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Winchester
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Winchester, VA
Compared to Gaithersburg, Winchester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  38.9% lower
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher