West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 21.1% more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $60,556 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to West Palm Beach, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower