Houston, Texas vs. Rockville, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockville, Maryland is 46.2% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $73,089 in Rockville, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockville, Maryland is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Rockville
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Rockville, MD
Compared to Houston, Rockville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.2% 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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  12.5% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower