Gainesville, Virginia vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 7.4% cheaper than Gainesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $46,317 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is cheaper than Gainesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Silver Spring
than in Gainesville, Virginia
Gainesville, VA vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Gainesville, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower