Tucson, Arizona vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 36.7% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $127,110 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Tucson, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  18.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower