Cary, North Carolina vs. Rockville, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockville, Maryland is 22.5% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $367,368 in Rockville, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockville, Maryland is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
51% more expensive in Rockville
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Rockville, MD
Compared to Cary, Rockville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  55.0% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher