Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 42.3% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $106,746 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Pittsburgh, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.3% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  183.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  33.6% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher