South Charleston, West Virginia vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 61.3% more expensive than South Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $193,539 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in South Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than South Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
272% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in South Charleston, West Virginia
South Charleston, WV vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to South Charleston, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.3% 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
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  293.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.9% higher
  Commute
  60.3% higher
  Health
  36.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher