Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 55.9% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $124,720 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Kalamazoo, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.9% 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
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  251.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  54.0% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher