Arlington, Massachusetts vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 23.6% cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $38,201 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Silver Spring
than in Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington, MA vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Arlington, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  34.4% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% lower