Cost of Living Calculator - Silver Spring, Maryland vs Palo Alto, California


The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 230.9% more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $248,165 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
472% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Silver Spring, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  230.9% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  625.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  24.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher

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