Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 1.1% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $77,165 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
38% cheaper in Austin
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Silver Spring, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher