Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. Rockville, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockville, Maryland is 45.7% more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $145,720 in Rockville, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockville, Maryland is more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Rockville
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, PA vs. Rockville, MD
Compared to Bethlehem, Rockville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.7% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  50.1% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower