Tampa, Florida vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 19.4% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $149,229 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Tampa, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher