Cost of Living Calculator - Silver Spring, Maryland vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 7.4% more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $139,641 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Salinas
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Silver Spring, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  65.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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