Palo Alto, California vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 69.8% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $15,111 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Silver Spring
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Palo Alto, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
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  69.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  21.7% higher
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  19.4% lower
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  Personal
  6.9% lower
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