Hilo, Hawaii vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 1.7% cheaper than Hilo, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $69,816 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilo, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is cheaper than Hilo, Hawaii
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
45% cheaper in Gaithersburg
than in Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo, HI vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Hilo, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.2% lower
  Commute
  59.6% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% lower