Downers Grove, Illinois vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 13.7% more expensive than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,870 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Downers Grove, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  16.9% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower