Takoma Park, Maryland vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 17.1% cheaper than Takoma Park, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $41,432 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Takoma Park, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is cheaper than Takoma Park, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Gaithersburg
than in Takoma Park, Maryland
Takoma Park, MD vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Takoma Park, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower