Houston, Texas vs. College Park, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Park, Maryland is 26.8% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $102,713 in College Park, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Park, Maryland is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in College Park
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. College Park, MD
Compared to Houston, College Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher