Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 30.2% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $34,901 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Baltimore
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Silver Spring, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower