Powder Springs, Georgia vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 24.1% more expensive than Powder Springs, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $98,038 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Powder Springs, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Powder Springs, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Powder Springs, Georgia
Powder Springs, GA vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Powder Springs, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower