Stamford, Connecticut vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 7.2% cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $78,907 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Silver Spring
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Stamford, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  31.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% lower