Boone, North Carolina vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 34.8% more expensive than Boone, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $133,497 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Boone, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Boone, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Boone, North Carolina
Boone, NC vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Boone, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% higher
  Commute
  148.1% higher
  Health
  30.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher