Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. St. Joseph, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Missouri is 39.3% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $30,372 in St. Joseph, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Joseph, Missouri is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in St. Joseph
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. St._Joseph, MO
Compared to Gaithersburg, St._Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  47.8% lower
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower