Rockville, Maryland vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 26.0% cheaper than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $125,795 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, MD vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Rockville, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher