Taos, New Mexico vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 35.4% more expensive than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $101,553 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Taos, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  90.9% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher