Olympia, Washington vs. Rockville, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockville, Maryland is 24.8% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $62,377 in Rockville, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockville, Maryland is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Rockville
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Rockville, MD
Compared to Olympia, Rockville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.9% higher
  Commute
  47.0% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower