Rockville, Maryland vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 30.2% cheaper than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $141,082 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Durham
than in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, MD vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Rockville, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  37.2% lower
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower