Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 34.7% more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $336,733 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Silver Spring, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% higher
      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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher