Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Rockville, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockville, Maryland is 20.3% more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $180,517 in Rockville, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockville, Maryland is more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Rockville
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Rockville, MD
Compared to Chapel Hill, Rockville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  62.1% higher
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower