Santa Clarita, California vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 11.3% cheaper than Santa Clarita, California.

You would need a salary of $192,431 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is cheaper than Santa Clarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Silver Spring
than in Santa Clarita, California
Santa Clarita, CA vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Santa Clarita, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower