Pasadena, California vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 29.6% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $51,039 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Silver Spring
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Pasadena, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower