Brooklyn, New York vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 29.2% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $53,113 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Silver Spring
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Brooklyn, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% lower
      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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.8% lower
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  32.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower