Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 48.6% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $22,741 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Lafayette, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% 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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% higher
  Commute
  38.8% higher
  Health
  24.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher