Cost of Living Calculator - Silver Spring, Maryland vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 107.9% more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $394,962 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
205% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Silver Spring, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  107.9% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  317.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% lower
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher

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