What is a pro or con of living in Silver Spring, Marylandcompared to West Chester, Pennsylvania?

Transportation is 49% more expensive in Silver Spring.

What salary do I need to live in Silver Spring, Maryland copmared to West Chester, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $145,000 in West Chester, Pennsylvania should increase to $152,582 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.

WEST CHESTER vs. SILVER SPRING
Cost of Living Comparison

West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 5.2% more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $152,582 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
49% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania

West Chester, PA vs. Silver Spring, MD

Compared to West Chester, Silver Spring is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.8% lower

Commute

49.4% higher

Health

17.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

13.2% lower

Cost of Food

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West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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