Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Ocean City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean City, Maryland is 21.9% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $131,138 in Ocean City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, Maryland is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Ocean City
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Ocean City, MD
Compared to Silver Spring, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  42.5% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher