Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 10.4% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $82,785 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower