Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 37.0% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $102,723 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Blacksburg, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  126.9% higher
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower