Washington, North Carolina vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 64.9% more expensive than Washington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $103,914 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Washington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
171% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Washington, North Carolina
Washington, NC vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Washington, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.9% 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
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  122.2% higher
  Health
  33.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher