Wilmington, Delaware vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 31.7% more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $184,411 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Wilmington, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  217.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  46.9% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower