Plainview, New York vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 21.3% cheaper than Plainview, New York.

You would need a salary of $51,155 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainview, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is cheaper than Plainview, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Silver Spring
than in Plainview, New York
Plainview, NY vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Plainview, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  31.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower