San Diego, California vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 18.5% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $167,170 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Silver Spring
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to San Diego, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower