Rockville, Maryland vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 9.5% cheaper than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $72,378 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is cheaper than Rockville, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
40% cheaper in Alpharetta
than in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, MD vs. Alpharetta, GA
Compared to Rockville, Alpharetta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% lower
      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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher