Fairfax, Virginia vs. Rockville, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockville, Maryland is 5.8% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $98,907 in Rockville, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockville, Maryland is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Rockville
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Rockville, MD
Compared to Fairfax, Rockville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower