Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Andover, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Andover, Massachusetts is 17.6% more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $70,550 in Andover, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Andover, Massachusetts is more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Andover
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Andover, MA
Compared to Silver Spring, Andover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher