Cost of Living Calculator - Silver Spring, Maryland vs Ferndale, California


The cost of living in Ferndale, California is 12.1% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $65,941 in Ferndale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ferndale, California is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Ferndale
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs Ferndale, CA
Compared to Silver Spring, Ferndale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% lower
  Commute
  41.2% lower
  Health
  35.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher

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