Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 14.2% more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $131,371 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Lowell, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  43.5% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% lower