What is a pro or con of living in Silver Spring, Marylandcompared to Columbus, Georgia?

Median Home Cost is 284% more expensive in Silver Spring.

What salary do I need to live in Silver Spring, Maryland copmared to Columbus, Georgia?

A salary of $46,500 in Columbus, Georgia should increase to $79,610 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.

COLUMBUS vs. SILVER SPRING
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbus, Georgia vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 71.2% more expensive than Columbus, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $79,610 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Georgia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
284% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Columbus, Georgia

Columbus, GA vs. Silver Spring, MD

Compared to Columbus, Silver Spring is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

71.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

19.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

356.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.2% higher

Commute

76.6% higher

Health

13.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbus, Georgia vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbus, GA vs. Silver Spring, MD

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