Mechanicsville, Virginia vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 28.6% more expensive than Mechanicsville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $64,307 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Mechanicsville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Mechanicsville, Virginia
Mechanicsville, VA vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Mechanicsville, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  62.0% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower