San Francisco, California vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 46.4% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $32,164 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Silver Spring
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to San Francisco, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.4% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower