Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 20.9% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $37,945 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Silver Spring, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher