What is a pro or con of living in Silver Spring, Marylandcompared to Salem, Oregon?

Median Home Cost is 35% more expensive in Silver Spring.

What salary do I need to live in Silver Spring, Maryland copmared to Salem, Oregon?

A salary of $99,948 in Salem, Oregon should increase to $127,668 in Silver Spring, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SALEM vs. SILVER SPRING
Cost of Living Comparison

Salem, Oregon vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 27.7% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $127,668 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Salem, Oregon

Salem, OR vs. Silver Spring, MD

Compared to Salem, Silver Spring is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

43.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

38.0% higher

Commute

46.6% higher

Health

6.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Salem, Oregon vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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