Cost of Living Calculator - Acton, Massachusetts vs Silver Spring, Maryland


The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 12.9% cheaper than Acton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $130,713 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Acton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is cheaper than Acton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Silver Spring
than in Acton, Massachusetts
Acton, MA vs Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Acton, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  32.8% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.3% lower

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