Chester Gap, Virginia vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 27.6% more expensive than Chester Gap, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $95,709 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester Gap, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Chester Gap, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Chester Gap, Virginia
Chester Gap, VA vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Chester Gap, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower