salaryRent is higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.7 minutes each way. It is a highly educated city: 65.6% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $103,240 a year. That is $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Maryland cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Maryland. It is number 165 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Rockville?
Share of households by yearly income. 51.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Rockville
| Size | Rockville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,808 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,076 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,582 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,041 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,037 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Rockville overall?
Everyday prices in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area are 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Rockville
Life in Rockville
What jobs pay in Rockville
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $195,190 | 15.9% |
| Operations Manager | $156,460 | 19.8% |
| Software Developer | $154,930 | 20.0% |
| Pharmacist | $150,540 | 20.6% |
| Physician Assistant | $148,200 | 20.9% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,840 | 23.0% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,040 | 24.4% |
| Dental Hygienist | $119,170 | 26.0% |
| Registered Nurse | $102,710 | 30.2% |
| Accountant | $102,140 | 30.3% |
| Civil Engineer | $101,780 | 30.4% |
| Market Research Analyst | $87,160 | 35.5% |
| Police Officer | $84,000 | 36.9% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,470 | 39.0% |
| Electrician | $75,930 | 40.8% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,860 | 40.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $71,920 | 43.1% |
| Plumber | $71,860 | 43.1% |
| Firefighter | $66,980 | 46.2% |
| Carpenter | $60,800 | 50.9% |
| Truck Driver | $59,820 | 51.8% |
| Medical Assistant | $46,640 | 66.4% |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,220 | 67.0% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,040 | 67.3% |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,730 | 67.7% |
| Restaurant Cook | $42,920 | 72.2% |
| Warehouse Worker | $42,590 | 72.7% |
| Retail Salesperson | $36,610 | 84.6% |
| Cashier | $35,470 | 87.3% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Rockville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,153 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $682,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $68,230 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rockville, MD?
Renting in Rockville costs a median of about $2,581 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Rockville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $103,240 a year, or $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Rockville cheap or expensive?
Rockville is rated OK: rent takes 22.3% of the typical household income of $138,748. It ranks 165th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Rockville?
The median homeowner in Rockville pays $6,719 a year in property taxes, about 0.98% of the median home value.
Is Rockville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 9% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Rockville?
The median home value in Rockville is $682,300, about 4.9 times the typical yearly household income.
67,671 people live in Rockville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.