Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 23.5% more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $92,661 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Arlington
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Silver Spring, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher