Cary, North Carolina vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 14.7% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $57,368 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
51% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Cary, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  63.1% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower