Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs West Laurel, Maryland


The cost of living in West Laurel, Maryland is 35.2% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $101,394 in West Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in West Laurel
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs West Laurel, MD
Compared to Houston, West Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher

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