Rockville, Maryland vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 15.5% cheaper than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $118,338 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, MD vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Rockville, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.2% lower
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% higher