Blackwood, New Jersey vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 35.3% more expensive than Blackwood, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $81,158 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Blackwood, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Blackwood, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Blackwood, New Jersey
Blackwood, NJ vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Blackwood, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  48.2% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower