Detroit, Michigan vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 47.5% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $64,884 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
657% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Detroit, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.5% 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
  26.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  658.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% higher
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher