Population
Silver Spring
82,129
Stamford
135,806
Median Income
Silver Spring
$98,880
Stamford
$107,474
Home Value
Silver Spring
$619,400
Stamford
$614,300
Rent
Silver Spring
$1,899
Stamford
$2,207
Crime Rate
Silver Spring
N/A
Stamford
1.58
Cost of Living
Silver Spring
174.7
Stamford
193.5
Avg Temp
Silver Spring
N/A
Stamford
N/A
Unemployment
Silver Spring
4.9%
Stamford
4.9%
How Similar Are Silver Spring & Stamford?
Stamford is Silver Spring's #4 most similar city
5 of 7 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Silver Spring
82,129
Stamford
135,806
Stamford has a 40% larger population than Silver Spring.
Unemployment
Silver Spring
4.9%
Stamford
4.9%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 0% difference.
Median Income
Silver Spring
$98,880
Stamford
$107,474
Both cities have similar median income — just a 8% difference.
Home Values
Silver Spring
$619,400
Stamford
$614,300
Both cities have similar home values — just a 1% difference.
Education
Silver Spring
41.4%
Stamford
37.4%
Both cities have similar education — just a 10% difference.
Demographics
Silver Spring
36.5%
Stamford
49.1%
Stamford has a 26% higher demographics than Silver Spring.
Cost of Living
Silver Spring
174.7
Stamford
193.5
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 10% difference.
5 out of 7 key metrics match within 10%. Silver Spring and Stamford share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Silver Spring
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Stamford
Silver Spring leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Silver Spring leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDSilver Spring scores 249.5 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 290.0 in Stamford. Silver Spring has a living wage (1 adult) of $76,852 vs $85,158 in Stamford (10% lower). Silver Spring has a living wage (family of 4) of $181,651 vs $201,283 in Stamford (10% lower).
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Housing Market — Silver Spring leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSilver Spring has a median property tax of $5,191 vs $9,273 in Stamford (44% lower). Silver Spring has a vacancy rate of 4.1% compared to 6.5% in Stamford. Stamford has a owner-occupied of 47.5% compared to 38.2% in Silver Spring.
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Jobs & Economy — Stamford leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSilver Spring has a work from home of 23.8% compared to 16.8% in Stamford. Stamford: 81,283 vs Silver Spring: 51,227 for labor force. Stamford has a government sector of 45.5% compared to 36.4% in Silver Spring.
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Crime & Safety
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Schools & Education — Silver Spring leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauSilver Spring has a bachelor's degree or higher of 41.4% compared to 37.4% in Stamford.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSStamford has a population of 135,806, about 1.7x the size of Silver Spring (82,129). Silver Spring skews younger with a median age of 35.2 vs 38.2.
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Silver Spring
Stamford
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareSilver Spring: 4 vs Stamford: 3 for with emergency services. Stamford: 3.3 vs Silver Spring: 2.7 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute — Silver Spring leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSilver Spring has a bicycle of 0.9% compared to 0.3% in Stamford. Silver Spring has a public transit of 16.0% compared to 9.6% in Stamford. Silver Spring has a work from home of 23.8% compared to 16.8% in Stamford.
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