Princeton, New Jersey vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 11.7% cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $44,159 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Silver Spring
than in Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton, NJ vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Princeton, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  37.1% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower