Menlo Park, California vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 63.2% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $66,302 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Silver Spring
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Menlo Park, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.2% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% higher
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  26.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% lower