Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 16.9% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $110,528 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Silver Spring, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  16.3% lower
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher