Rochester, New York vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 57.2% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $70,745 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
314% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Rochester, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.2% 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
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  441.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  55.5% higher
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower