Dallas, Texas vs. Kensington, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kensington, Maryland is 50.0% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $75,000 in Kensington, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kensington, Maryland is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Kensington
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Kensington, MD
Compared to Dallas, Kensington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.0% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  172.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  13.9% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower