Kettering, Ohio vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 55.3% more expensive than Kettering, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $139,810 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Kettering, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Kettering, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Kettering, Ohio
Kettering, OH vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Kettering, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.3% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  79.7% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower