Silver Spring, Maryland vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 36.8% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $50,581 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Silver Spring, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  30.1% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower