Clinton, MD vs Gaithersburg, MD

Clinton is moderately more affordable than Gaithersburg, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Clinton scores 122 compared to 139 for Gaithersburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gaithersburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clinton is $1,665/month compared to $2,008/month in Gaithersburg — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clinton is more affordable at $400,300 median vs $484,500.

Median household income in Clinton is $120,967 compared to $107,496 in Gaithersburg (+12.5%). Clinton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Clinton spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, less than the 22.4% in Gaithersburg.

Climate-wise, Clinton is notably warmer with an average of 59.3°F compared to 55.7°F in Gaithersburg. Gaithersburg receives more rainfall at 43.2" per year compared to 41.8" in Clinton.