Portsmouth, New Hampshire vs. Rockville, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockville, Maryland is 9.2% more expensive than Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $65,540 in Rockville, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockville, Maryland is more expensive than Portsmouth, New Hampshire
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
59% more expensive in Rockville
than in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Portsmouth, NH vs. Rockville, MD
Compared to Portsmouth, Rockville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  59.8% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower