Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 40.6% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $56,258 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
124% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Allentown, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.6% higher
      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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  205.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  40.3% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower