Cost of Living Calculator - Alton, Illinois vs Silver Spring, Maryland


The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 78.4% more expensive than Alton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $133,834 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Alton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
582% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Alton, Illinois
Alton, IL vs Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Alton, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.4% 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
  22.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  587.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  53.5% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower

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