Austin, Texas vs. Takoma Park, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Takoma Park, Maryland is 15.5% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $230,912 in Takoma Park, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Takoma Park, Maryland is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Takoma Park
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Takoma Park, MD
Compared to Austin, Takoma Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  30.7% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower