Rockville, Maryland vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 25.3% more expensive than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $62,643 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Monterey
than in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, MD vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Rockville, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  31.2% lower
  Health
  65.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher