What is a pro or con of living in Silver Spring, Marylandcompared to Carmel-by-the-Sea, California?

Median Home Cost is 71% cheaper in Silver Spring.

What salary do I need to live in Silver Spring, Maryland copmared to Carmel-by-the-Sea, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California could decrease to $23,661 in Silver Spring, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CARMEL BY THE SEA vs. SILVER SPRING
Cost of Living Comparison

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 52.7% cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

You would need a salary of $23,661 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Silver Spring
than in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Carmel By The Sea, CA vs. Silver Spring, MD

Compared to Carmel By The Sea, Silver Spring is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

52.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

71.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

26.0% higher

Commute

35.9% higher

Health

39.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Carmel-by-the-Sea, California vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

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Carmel By The Sea, CA vs. Silver Spring, MD

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