Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 12.3% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $43,834 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Silver Spring
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Waltham, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  49.3% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% lower