Rockville, Maryland vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 35.7% cheaper than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $32,163 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Columbia
than in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, MD vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Rockville, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  44.9% lower
  Health
  43.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower