San Marcos, Texas vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 30.7% more expensive than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $96,695 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to San Marcos, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% 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
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  31.9% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher