Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 32.8% more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $99,599 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Silver Spring, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.5% higher