Ambler, Pennsylvania vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 2.6% more expensive than Ambler, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $51,294 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Ambler, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Ambler, Pennsylvania
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
51% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Ambler, Pennsylvania
Ambler, PA vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Ambler, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% higher
      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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  43.6% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower