College Park, Maryland vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 8.0% more expensive than College Park, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $54,005 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in College Park, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than College Park, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in College Park, Maryland
College Park, MD vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to College Park, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower