Rockville, Maryland vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 29.7% more expensive than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $324,264 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Irvine
than in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, MD vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Rockville, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher