Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 2.3% more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $172,876 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Silver Spring, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher

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