Chicago, Illinois vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 21.8% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $60,894 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Chicago, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower