Ranson, West Virginia vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 24.8% more expensive than Ranson, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $93,599 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Ranson, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Ranson, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Ranson, West Virginia
Ranson, WV vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Ranson, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  8.0% higher
  Health
  30.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower