Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 16.4% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $163,066 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Atlanta
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Silver Spring, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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