Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Juneau, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Juneau, Alaska is 12.7% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $65,482 in Juneau, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Juneau, Alaska is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Juneau
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Juneau, AK
Compared to Silver Spring, Juneau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  19.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.6% lower
  Commute
  48.8% lower
  Health
  46.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher