Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Rockville, Maryland


The cost of living in Rockville, Maryland is 54.6% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $231,931 in Rockville, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockville, Maryland is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Rockville
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Rockville, MD
Compared to Ames, Rockville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.6% 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
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  99.3% higher
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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