Cost of Living Calculator - Forest Park, Illinois vs Silver Spring, Maryland


The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 23.5% more expensive than Forest Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,756 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Forest Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Forest Park, Illinois
Forest Park, IL vs Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Forest Park, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower

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