Houston, Texas vs. Highland, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highland, Maryland is 63.8% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $81,885 in Highland, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland, Maryland is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
233% more expensive in Highland
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Highland, MD
Compared to Houston, Highland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.8% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  272.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% higher