Rockville, Maryland vs. Hershey, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hershey, Pennsylvania is 26.4% cheaper than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $41,974 in Hershey, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hershey, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Hershey
than in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, MD vs. Hershey, PA
Compared to Rockville, Hershey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher