salaryHouston is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Houston to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,566
$1,533
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,395
$1,499
💵 Families earn per year
$102,702
$69,901
🔑 Buying a house
$831,200
$277,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
98.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,363
$4,198
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$157
👥 People living there
344,521
2,328,253
Commute to work
27.4 min
27.2 min
College degree
29.7%
36.6%
Own their home
46.2%
42.1%
Below poverty line
12.4%
19.9%
Unemployment
5.8%
6.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Anaheim for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Houston for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anaheim | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $59,120 | -40% in Houston |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $74,570 | -39% in Houston |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $22,080 | -38% in Houston |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $64,500 | -37% in Houston |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $49,670 | -34% in Houston |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $99,830 | -26% in Houston |
| Restaurant Cook | $44,460 | $35,050 | -21% in Houston |
| Cashier | $36,980 | $29,350 | -21% in Houston |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anaheim or Houston cheaper to live in?
Houston is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,533 a month there versus $2,566 in Anaheim.
What salary do I need in Houston to match $60,000 in Anaheim?
About $52,108 a year gives the same standard of living in Houston.
Where do people earn more, Anaheim or Houston?
The typical household earns $102,702 in Anaheim and $69,901 in Houston, 47% more in Anaheim.