Johnston, Iowa vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 28.6% more expensive than Johnston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $64,278 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Johnston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Johnston, Iowa
Johnston, IA vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Johnston, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% higher
  Commute
  79.8% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher