Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 32.2% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $50,860 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Detroit
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Silver Spring, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% 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
  21.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% lower
  Commute
  26.5% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower