Phoenix, Arizona vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 20.3% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $90,248 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Phoenix, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  19.5% higher
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower