What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Silver Spring, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 128% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Silver Spring, Maryland?

A salary of $105,000 in Silver Spring, Maryland should increase to $195,872 in San Francisco, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SILVER SPRING vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Silver Spring, Maryland vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 86.5% more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $195,872 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Silver Spring, Maryland

Silver Spring, MD vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Silver Spring, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

86.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

238.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.9% lower

Commute

12.3% higher

Health

32.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

22.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Silver Spring, Maryland vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Silver Spring, MD vs. San Francisco, CA

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