Cost of Living Calculator - Golden, Colorado vs Silver Spring, Maryland


The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 12.5% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $43,746 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Silver Spring
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Golden, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% lower
      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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.0% higher
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower

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