2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Rockville, MD vs Norfolk, VA

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Is it cheaper to live in Norfolk or is it cheaper to live in Rockville?
- Norfolk is 34.0% less expensive than Rockville.

Which city has more affordable housing, Norfolk or Rockville?
- Norfolk housing costs are 59.2% less expensive than Rockville housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Rockville or is Health Care more affordable in Norfolk.
- Health related expenses are 21.4% more in Norfolk.
 Rockville, MDNorfolk, VAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock91.4100
 Food & Groceries113.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock105.4100
 Housing203.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$271,500$338,100
 Utilities106  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock82.4100
 Miscellaneous146.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Rockville    16 Reviews

Having practically grown up here, it is fair to think I am biased. Before making assumptions about my opinion, though, I've lived in multiple cities in these states -  More

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Over 10 years ago

No comment at this  More

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Like the title says, the Rockville, MD area is filled with opportunities. But if you don't have a pretty high standing job then I hope you have a rich uncle. I may be  More

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Reviews for Norfolk    41 Reviews

I've lived in Norfolk for most of my life, and I love it here. I love the maker scene, and the new breweries. The arts scene, especially the theater side is always  More

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Over 7 years ago

I have lived in Norfolk VA for 11 months and,I cant wait to leave.It is full of crime ,homeless and undeveloped city.Public transportation is terrible and its wet and  More

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Over 7 years ago

I was born in Norfolk, and lived in Norfolk and Virginia Beach until my early 20s. Here are 10 things that are 100% true about Norfolk you may have heard before: 1) It's  More

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