Columbia, South Carolina vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 54.8% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $83,588 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Columbia, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.8% 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
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  197.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  84.4% higher
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower