Queens, New York vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 26.4% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $55,169 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Gaithersburg
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Queens, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.9% lower
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  31.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower