Rockville, Maryland vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 26.6% cheaper than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $62,350 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Salem
than in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, MD vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Rockville, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% lower
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower