What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Rockville, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 14% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Rockville, Maryland?

A salary of $50,000 in Rockville, Maryland should increase to $53,940 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ROCKVILLE vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Rockville, Maryland vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 7.9% more expensive than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $53,940 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Washington
than in Rockville, Maryland

Rockville, MD vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Rockville, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

10.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.3% lower

Commute

1.0% higher

Health

10.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Rockville, Maryland vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rockville, MD vs. Washington, DC

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