Alexandria, Virginia vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 6.8% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $130,520 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Silver Spring
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Alexandria, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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)
  25.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  9.4% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower