Short Pump, Virginia vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 20.9% more expensive than Short Pump, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $90,665 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Short Pump, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Short Pump, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Short Pump, Virginia
Short Pump, VA vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Short Pump, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  68.5% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower