Lake Sarasota, Florida vs. Rockville, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockville, Maryland is 42.7% more expensive than Lake Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $49,959 in Rockville, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockville, Maryland is more expensive than Lake Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Rockville
than in Lake Sarasota, Florida
Lake Sarasota, FL vs. Rockville, MD
Compared to Lake Sarasota, Rockville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  42.1% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower