Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Belfast, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belfast, Maine is 31.6% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $41,055 in Belfast, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belfast, Maine is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Belfast
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Belfast, ME
Compared to Silver Spring, Belfast is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  45.2% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower