Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Independence, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Independence, California is 26.8% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $36,621 in Independence, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Independence, California is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Independence
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Independence, CA
Compared to Silver Spring, Independence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  42.7% lower
  Health
  59.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher