Cost of Living Calculator - Rockville, Maryland vs Alameda, California


The cost of living in Alameda, California is 50.4% more expensive than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $75,215 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Alameda
than in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, MD vs Alameda, CA
Compared to Rockville, Alameda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.4% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  34.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher

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