Cost of Living Calculator - Melrose, Massachusetts vs Silver Spring, Maryland


The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 16.7% cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $41,630 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Silver Spring
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Melrose, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  31.9% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% lower

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