Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 79.7% more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $80,883 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Silver Spring, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.7% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  217.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% lower
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  24.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher