Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Springfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Illinois is 42.4% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $28,823 in Springfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Illinois is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Springfield
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Springfield, IL
Compared to Silver Spring, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.4% 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
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  50.3% lower
  Health
  28.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower