Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 7.0% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $232,356 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Silver Spring, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher