Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 36.7% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $36,083 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Silver Spring, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher