Peru, Indiana vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 80.7% more expensive than Peru, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $90,365 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Peru, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Peru, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
315% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Peru, Indiana
Peru, IN vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Peru, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.7% 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
  22.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  382.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  100.7% higher
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher