Vancouver, Washington vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 4.9% more expensive than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,458 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Vancouver, Washington
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
42% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Vancouver, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.7% higher
  Commute
  9.0% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower