Houston, Texas vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 29.6% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $155,560 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Houston, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower