Tucson, Arizona vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 29.4% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $64,681 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Tucson, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  40.9% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower