Cost of Living Calculator - Mercer Island, Washington vs Silver Spring, Maryland


The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 53.7% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $23,143 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Silver Spring
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Mercer Island, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.7% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.2% higher
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower

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