Cost of Living Calculator - Alameda, California vs Silver Spring, Maryland


The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 37.7% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $46,714 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Silver Spring
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Alameda, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% higher
  Commute
  12.4% higher
  Health
  25.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower

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