Cost of Living Calculator - Silver Spring, Maryland vs Arcata, California


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 17.3% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $62,042 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Arcata
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Silver Spring, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% lower
  Commute
  42.4% lower
  Health
  35.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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