Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 27.7% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $153,281 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Raleigh, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  59.0% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher