Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 20.7% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $41,226 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Tampa
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Silver Spring, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower