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Fairfax, Virginia vs Silver Spring, Maryland

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A salary of $50,000 in Fairfax, Virginia could decrease to $43,672 in Silver Spring, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered. Click here to customize.)
Comparison Highlights
- Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is 12.7% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
- Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
- Median Home Cost is 25% cheaper in Silver Spring.
Cost of Living IndexesFairfax, VASilver Spring, MDDifference
Overall Index: Homeowner, No Child care, Taxes Not Considered169.1147.712.7% less
Food & Groceries105.3105.3equal
Housing (Homeowner)286.9213.125.7% less
Median Home Cost$536,500$398,500$138,000 (25.7% less)
Utilities97.4109.412.3% more
Transportation149.5163.39.2% more
Health94.6100.15.8% more
Miscellaneous114.298.613.7% less
100 = US Average. (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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