Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs Silver Spring, Maryland


The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 26.5% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $139,149 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Bakersfield, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  36.0% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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