Germantown, Maryland vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 13.2% more expensive than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $22,649 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Germantown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Germantown, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower