Rockville, Maryland vs. Lake Zurich, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Zurich, Illinois is 22.4% cheaper than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $38,789 in Lake Zurich, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Zurich, Illinois is cheaper than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Lake Zurich
than in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, MD vs. Lake Zurich, IL
Compared to Rockville, Lake Zurich is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher