Spartanburg, South Carolina vs. Kensington, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kensington, Maryland is 86.6% more expensive than Spartanburg, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $93,288 in Kensington, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kensington, Maryland is more expensive than Spartanburg, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
313% more expensive in Kensington
than in Spartanburg, South Carolina
Spartanburg, SC vs. Kensington, MD
Compared to Spartanburg, Kensington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.6% 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
  21.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  406.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  78.8% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower