Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 21.9% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $91,426 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Charlottesville, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  95.7% higher
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower