Cost of Living Calculator - Altoona, Pennsylvania vs Silver Spring, Maryland


The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 74.9% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $131,150 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
354% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Altoona, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.9% 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
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  460.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  71.0% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

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