What is a pro or con of living in Silver Spring, Marylandcompared to Tempe, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 27% more expensive in Silver Spring.

What salary do I need to live in Silver Spring, Maryland copmared to Tempe, Arizona?

A salary of $65,000 in Tempe, Arizona should increase to $75,506 in Silver Spring, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

TEMPE vs. SILVER SPRING
Cost of Living Comparison

Tempe, Arizona vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 16.2% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $75,506 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Tempe, Arizona

Tempe, AZ vs. Silver Spring, MD

Compared to Tempe, Silver Spring is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

41.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.1% higher

Commute

30.3% higher

Health

6.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Tempe, Arizona vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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