Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 35.8% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $62,936 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Bangor
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Silver Spring, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.8% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  51.1% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower