West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 36.9% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $95,863 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to West Lafayette, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  93.0% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher