Rockville, Maryland vs. St. James, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. James, New York is 0.5% cheaper than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $49,749 in St. James, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. James, New York is cheaper than Rockville, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
15% cheaper in St. James
than in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, MD vs. St. James, NY
Compared to Rockville, St. James is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  44.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher