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


The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 51.9% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $23,091 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Silver Spring
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Santa Monica, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.4% higher
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower

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