Cost of Living Calculator - La Plata, Maryland vs Houston, Texas


The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 16.3% cheaper than La Plata, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $90,394 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in La Plata, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than La Plata, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Houston
than in La Plata, Maryland
La Plata, MD vs Houston, TX
Compared to La Plata, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% lower
      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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  13.9% higher
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower

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