What is a pro or con of living in Silver Spring, Marylandcompared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 42% more expensive in Silver Spring.

What salary do I need to live in Silver Spring, Maryland copmared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

A salary of $73,000 in Charlotte, North Carolina should increase to $95,771 in Silver Spring, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLOTTE vs. SILVER SPRING
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 31.2% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $95,771 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, NC vs. Silver Spring, MD

Compared to Charlotte, Silver Spring is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

77.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.3% higher

Commute

44.2% higher

Health

8.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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Charlotte, NC vs. Silver Spring, MD

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