Cost of Living Calculator - Cambridge, Massachusetts vs Silver Spring, Maryland


The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 24.7% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $56,477 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Silver Spring
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Cambridge, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  47.2% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% lower

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