Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 82.2% more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $91,093 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Silver Spring, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.2% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  15.8% lower
  Health
  34.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher