Silver Spring, Maryland vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 22.6% more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $122,630 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in San Diego
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Silver Spring, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher