Zip 20910 (Silver Spring, MD) Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Silver Spring, Maryland?
$9,960 / month
for a family, 84.4% more expensive than the national average
$6,267 / month
for a single person, 31.5% more expensive than the national average

Silver Spring cost of living score
138.5
More expensive
38.5% higher
than the US average
23.9% higher
than the Maryland average
Silver Spring (zip 20910), Maryland gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 138.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 38.5% higher than the U.S. average and 23.9% lower than the average for Maryland.

Zip 20910 (Silver Spring, MD)

Housing costs in Silver Spring?
A typical home costs $624,300, which is 84.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 60.9% more expensive than the average Maryland home, at $388,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Silver Spring costs $2,130 per month, which is 31.5% more than the national average of $1,620 and 14.6% more than the state average of $1,820.

Can I afford Silver Spring?
To live comfortably in Silver Spring (zip 20910), Maryland, a minimum annual income of $119,520 for a family, and $75,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Silver Spring?
The cost of living in Silver Spring, MD is slightly higher than the national average due to its close proximity to Washington, D.C. The median home price in the area is $409,400 according to Zillow and the median rent is around $2,000 per month. Despite these costs being higher than other areas, Silver Spring offers a range of amenities such as restaurants, nightlife, and shopping which all contribute to the cost of living in this area. Additionally, with great public transportation options such as the Metrobus and Metrorail systems nearby it makes commuting around Maryland convenient and affordable for residents.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSilver SpringMarylandUnited States
  138.5111.8100.0
  113.6105.2100
  86.884.2100.0
  231.5124.1100.0
  $624,300$388,100$338,100
  109.4105.6100
  137.8119.3100.0
  149.9112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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There is very little new housing in my neighborhood. Only a very few infill single family homes. Most of the housing was developed either around 1920 or immediately post  More

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