Highland Park, Illinois vs. Rockville, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockville, Maryland is 8.6% more expensive than Highland Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $86,911 in Rockville, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockville, Maryland is more expensive than Highland Park, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
42% more expensive in Rockville
than in Highland Park, Illinois
Highland Park, IL vs. Rockville, MD
Compared to Highland Park, Rockville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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)
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  42.1% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower