Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Rockville, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockville, Maryland is 17.8% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $106,025 in Rockville, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockville, Maryland is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Rockville
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Rockville, MD
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Rockville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower