What is a pro or con of living in Tucson, Arizonacompared to Silver Spring, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 44% cheaper in Tucson.

What salary do I need to live in Tucson, Arizona copmared to Silver Spring, Maryland?

A salary of $83,496 in Silver Spring, Maryland could decrease to $61,090 in Tucson, Arizona (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SILVER SPRING vs. TUCSON
Cost of Living Comparison

Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 26.8% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $61,090 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Tucson
than in Silver Spring, Maryland

Silver Spring, MD vs. Tucson, AZ

Compared to Silver Spring, Tucson is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

15.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

54.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.1% lower

Commute

31.4% lower

Health

1.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

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Silver Spring, MD vs. Tucson, AZ

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