Mesa, Arizona vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 20.7% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $60,332 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Mesa, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  23.6% higher
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower