Lakewood, Washington vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 9.6% more expensive than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $109,640 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Lakewood, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  57.4% higher
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower