Arlington, Virginia vs. Rockville, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockville, Maryland is 13.6% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $224,604 in Rockville, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockville, Maryland is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Rockville
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Rockville, MD
Compared to Arlington, Rockville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower