Mechanicsville, Virginia vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 21.7% more expensive than Mechanicsville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $60,865 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Mechanicsville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Mechanicsville, Virginia
Mechanicsville, VA vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Mechanicsville, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  56.4% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower