Houston, Texas vs. Potomac, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Potomac, Maryland is 101.4% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $273,851 in Potomac, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Potomac, Maryland is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
382% more expensive in Potomac
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Potomac, MD
Compared to Houston, Potomac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  101.4% 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
  21.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  367.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  14.1% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower