Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Rockville, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockville, Maryland is 19.6% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $96,442 in Rockville, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockville, Maryland is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Rockville
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Rockville, MD
Compared to Cambridge, Rockville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  39.9% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% lower