Potomac, Maryland vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 32.0% cheaper than Potomac, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $149,641 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Potomac, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is cheaper than Potomac, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Silver Spring
than in Potomac, Maryland
Potomac, MD vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Potomac, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower