Rockville, Maryland vs. Hercules, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hercules, California is 28.2% more expensive than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $192,335 in Hercules, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hercules, California is more expensive than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Hercules
than in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, MD vs. Hercules, CA
Compared to Rockville, Hercules is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.4% lower
  Commute
  6.5% higher
  Health
  39.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher