What is a pro or con of living in Gaithersburg, Marylandcompared to West Sacramento, California?

Transportation is 29% more expensive in Gaithersburg.

What salary do I need to live in Gaithersburg, Maryland copmared to West Sacramento, California?

A salary of $50,000 in West Sacramento, California should increase to $50,988 in Gaithersburg, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST_SACRAMENTO vs. GAITHERSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

West Sacramento, California vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 2.0% more expensive than West Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $50,988 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in West Sacramento, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than West Sacramento, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
29% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in West Sacramento, California

West_Sacramento, CA vs. Gaithersburg, MD

Compared to West_Sacramento, Gaithersburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

4.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.8% higher

Commute

29.1% higher

Health

16.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.0% lower

Cost of Food

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