Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Mountain Brook, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Brook, Alabama is 15.4% more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $115,367 in Mountain Brook, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Brook, Alabama is more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Mountain Brook
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Mountain Brook, AL
Compared to Silver Spring, Mountain Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% higher
      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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  43.1% lower
  Health
  40.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower