Rockville, Maryland vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 19.8% cheaper than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $84,165 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Portland
than in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, MD vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Rockville, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  42.9% lower
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher