Birmingham, Alabama vs. Rockville, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockville, Maryland is 84.4% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $221,295 in Rockville, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockville, Maryland is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
457% more expensive in Rockville
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Rockville, MD
Compared to Birmingham, Rockville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.4% 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
  21.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  667.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  51.5% higher
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher