Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Rockville, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockville, Maryland is 50.1% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $180,129 in Rockville, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockville, Maryland is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Rockville
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Rockville, MD
Compared to Allentown, Rockville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.1% higher
      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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  277.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  33.4% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower