Portland, Oregon vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 1.2% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $197,583 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
12% cheaper in Silver Spring
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Portland, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.9% higher
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower