Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 5.4% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $75,719 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Gaithersburg
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Silver Spring, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher