Rockville, Maryland vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 24.2% cheaper than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $90,946 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Merced
than in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, MD vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Rockville, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  39.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower