Houston, Texas vs. Fort Meade, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Meade, Maryland is 1.7% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $44,246 in Fort Meade, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Meade, Maryland is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% cheaper in Fort Meade
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Fort Meade, MD
Compared to Houston, Fort Meade is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% lower
      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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher