Cost of Living Calculator - San Mateo, California vs Silver Spring, Maryland


The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 47.8% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $39,151 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Silver Spring
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs Silver Spring, MD
Compared to San Mateo, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.8% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% higher
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  26.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% lower

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