Rockville, Maryland vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 42.0% cheaper than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $40,566 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Charleston
than in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, MD vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Rockville, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  56.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower