What is a pro or con of living in Silver Spring, Marylandcompared to Athens-Clarke County, Georgia?

Median Home Cost is 93% more expensive in Silver Spring.

What salary do I need to live in Silver Spring, Maryland copmared to Athens-Clarke County, Georgia?

A salary of $47,000 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia should increase to $69,780 in Silver Spring, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ATHENS CLARKE COUNTY vs. SILVER SPRING
Cost of Living Comparison

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 48.5% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $69,780 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Silver Spring, MD

Compared to Athens Clarke County, Silver Spring is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

48.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

17.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

125.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.7% higher

Commute

76.1% higher

Health

9.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Silver Spring, MD

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