Austin, Texas vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 1.1% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $50,541 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
62% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Austin, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  28.2% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower