Cost of Living Calculator - Los Altos, California vs Silver Spring, Maryland


The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 72.3% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $20,797 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Silver Spring
than in Los Altos, California
Los Altos, CA vs Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Los Altos, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.3% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% higher
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower

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