Poolesville, Maryland vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 10.5% cheaper than Poolesville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $44,725 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Poolesville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is cheaper than Poolesville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Gaithersburg
than in Poolesville, Maryland
Poolesville, MD vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Poolesville, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% lower
      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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower