Houston, Texas vs. Chevy Chase, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chevy Chase, Maryland is 128.5% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $100,532 in Chevy Chase, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chevy Chase, Maryland is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
552% more expensive in Chevy Chase
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Chevy Chase, MD
Compared to Houston, Chevy Chase is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  128.5% 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
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  550.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower