Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 27.0% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $14,602 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Houston
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Silver Spring, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher