Ashburn, Virginia vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 12.9% cheaper than Ashburn, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $69,714 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashburn, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is cheaper than Ashburn, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Silver Spring
than in Ashburn, Virginia
Ashburn, VA vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Ashburn, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower