Downers Grove, Illinois vs. Rockville, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockville, Maryland is 21.4% more expensive than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $60,696 in Rockville, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockville, Maryland is more expensive than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Rockville
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs. Rockville, MD
Compared to Downers Grove, Rockville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower