Plano, Texas vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 13.5% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $141,842 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
62% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Plano, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  54.7% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher