Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 30.6% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $92,327 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Silver Spring, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  36.6% lower
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower