Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Gaithersburg, Maryland


The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 54.5% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $22,767 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Gaithersburg
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa_Monica, CA vs Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Santa_Monica, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.5% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.6% higher
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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