Cost of Living Calculator - Anchorage, Alaska vs Silver Spring, Maryland


The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 12.8% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $56,379 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Anchorage, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  34.7% higher
  Health
  30.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% lower

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