St. Louis, Missouri vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 58.2% more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $173,978 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
249% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to St. Louis, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.2% 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
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  251.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  43.0% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher