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Cost of Living Calculator - Richmond, Virginia vs Gaithersburg, Maryland

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 28.8% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $302,737 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
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• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Richmond, Gaithersburg is:
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  28.8% higher
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  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% higher
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  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  63.0% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
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  Personal
  5.6% lower
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