Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 17.0% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $41,488 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Gaithersburg
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Waltham, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  44.2% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% lower