Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Dover, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dover, Delaware is 28.7% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $53,498 in Dover, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dover, Delaware is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Dover
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Dover, DE
Compared to Silver Spring, Dover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  39.3% lower
  Health
  29.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher