Hagerstown, Maryland vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 15.1% more expensive than Hagerstown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $57,530 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Hagerstown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Hagerstown, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
34% more expensive in Houston
than in Hagerstown, Maryland
Hagerstown, MD vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Hagerstown, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  34.5% higher
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher