Columbus, Ohio vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 51.4% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $75,694 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Columbus, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.4% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  56.4% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher