Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Rockville, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockville, Maryland is 90.5% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $95,225 in Rockville, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockville, Maryland is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
207% more expensive in Rockville
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Rockville, MD
Compared to Carlsbad, Rockville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.5% 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
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  269.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% higher
  Commute
  91.6% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher