Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 10.8% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $55,317 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% cheaper in Fort Collins
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Silver Spring, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  38.0% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher