Preston, Maryland vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 49.7% more expensive than Preston, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $29,931 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Preston, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Preston, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Preston, Maryland
Preston, MD vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Preston, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.7% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  63.1% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher