Arlington, Virginia vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 19.1% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $56,658 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Silver Spring
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Arlington, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  15.0% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower