Albany, California vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 38.8% cheaper than Albany, California.

You would need a salary of $30,604 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is cheaper than Albany, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Silver Spring
than in Albany, California
Albany, CA vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Albany, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  25.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower