Moving to Houston Resource Center

Your Interactive Houston Move Guide

Calculators, neighborhood comparisons, school info, utility checklists, moving timelines, and downloadable resources, everything you need to plan your move to Houston.

Cost of Living Calculator

See how far your salary goes in Houston compared to other major cities.

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In Houston, your salary of $75,000 feels like:

$69,000

Houston's cost of living is ~8% below the national average. No state income tax saves you an additional ~6-9%.

Houston Cost Breakdown

Housing (Median Home)
$320,000vs $380,000
Rent (2BR Apartment)
$1,600/movs $2,100/mo
Gasoline
$2.85/galvs $3.50/gal
Groceries
8% below avgvs National avg
State Income Tax
$0vs Varies by state
Property Tax Rate
1.8%vs 1.1% avg

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