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ROCKVILLE vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Rockville, Maryland vs. Columbia, Maryland
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is
15.3%
cheaper
than Rockville, Maryland.
You would need a salary of
$42,371
in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is
cheaper
than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Columbia
than in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, MD vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Rockville, Columbia is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
15.3% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
7.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
30.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.2% higher
Commute
19.4% lower
Health
0.3% lower
Taxes
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Personal
19.5% higher
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