Mount Airy, Maryland vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 24.9% cheaper than Mount Airy, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $112,618 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Airy, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Mount Airy, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Houston
than in Mount Airy, Maryland
Mount Airy, MD vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Mount Airy, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  7.2% higher
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower