Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 23.8% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $914,679 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Silver Spring, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher