Cost of Living Calculator - Gaithersburg, Maryland vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 15.2% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $42,407 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Gaithersburg, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher

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