Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Silver Spring, Maryland


The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 16.9% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $43,483 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Portland, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  84.4% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower

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