Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 21.6% more expensive than Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $60,806 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania
Shrewsbury, PA vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Shrewsbury, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  29.4% higher
  Health
  32.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower