Berkeley, California vs. Rockville, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockville, Maryland is 41.4% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $29,291 in Rockville, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockville, Maryland is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Rockville
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Rockville, MD
Compared to Berkeley, Rockville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.4% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  12.8% higher
  Health
  25.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower