Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 29.1% more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $129,093 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
110% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Los Alamos, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  110.4% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower