Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Rockville, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockville, Maryland is 10.5% more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $61,897 in Rockville, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockville, Maryland is more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
67% more expensive in Rockville
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Rockville, MD
Compared to Alpharetta, Rockville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower