Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Silver Spring, Maryland


The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 40.0% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $93,045 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Silver Spring
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Santa Barbara, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% higher
  Commute
  45.3% higher
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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