Marion, Iowa vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 46.3% more expensive than Marion, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $109,752 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Marion, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Marion, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Marion, Iowa
Marion, IA vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Marion, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.3% 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)
  107.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  90.1% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher