Raritan, New Jersey vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 3.5% more expensive than Raritan, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $51,757 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Raritan, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Raritan, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Raritan, New Jersey
Raritan, NJ vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Raritan, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower