Rockville, Maryland vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 16.9% cheaper than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $166,189 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is cheaper than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Chapel Hill
than in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, MD vs. Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to Rockville, Chapel Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% lower
      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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  38.3% lower
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher