Rochester, Minnesota vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 33.8% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $119,116 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Rochester, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  83.2% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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