Columbia, South Carolina vs. Rockville, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockville, Maryland is 65.2% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $82,604 in Rockville, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockville, Maryland is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in Rockville
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Rockville, MD
Compared to Columbia, Rockville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.2% 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
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  267.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  75.3% higher
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower