Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 40.7% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $70,341 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Lafayette, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.7% 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
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% higher
  Commute
  34.1% higher
  Health
  24.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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