Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Rockville, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockville, Maryland is 46.0% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $160,628 in Rockville, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockville, Maryland is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Rockville
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Rockville, MD
Compared to Rapid City, Rockville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.0% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  80.0% higher
  Health
  41.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower