Walnut Creek, California vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 33.9% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $92,578 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Silver Spring
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Walnut Creek, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% lower
      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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  28.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower