Manhattan, Kansas vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 45.1% more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $72,567 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Manhattan, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.1% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  103.1% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher