Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 12.8% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $65,367 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
33% cheaper in Cary
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Silver Spring, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  38.7% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher