Ferndale, Michigan vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 35.1% more expensive than Ferndale, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $67,562 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Ferndale, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Ferndale, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Ferndale, Michigan
Ferndale, MI vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Ferndale, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% 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
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% higher
  Commute
  12.2% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower