Rockville, Maryland vs. Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shepherdstown, West Virginia is 18.6% cheaper than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $61,032 in Shepherdstown, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shepherdstown, West Virginia is cheaper than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Shepherdstown
than in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, MD vs. Shepherdstown, WV
Compared to Rockville, Shepherdstown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  43.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher