Staten Island, New York vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 15.5% cheaper than Staten Island, New York.

You would need a salary of $42,248 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Staten Island, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is cheaper than Staten Island, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Silver Spring
than in Staten Island, New York
Staten Island, NY vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Staten Island, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.7% lower
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  32.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower