Olathe, Kansas vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 26.9% more expensive than Olathe, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $126,867 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Olathe, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Olathe, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Olathe, Kansas
Olathe, KS vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Olathe, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  63.1% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower