salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,347
$1,533
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,153
$1,499
💵 Families earn per year
$43,073
$69,901
🔑 Buying a house
$83,900
$277,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.3
98.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,402
$4,198
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$157
👥 People living there
638,530
2,328,253
Commute to work
24.8 min
27.2 min
College degree
18.1%
36.6%
Own their home
50.3%
42.1%
Below poverty line
32.7%
19.9%
Unemployment
14%
6.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Detroit for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Houston for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Detroit | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $22,080 | -41% in Houston |
| Plumber | $86,370 | $61,300 | -29% in Houston |
| Electrician | $81,990 | $59,180 | -28% in Houston |
| Carpenter | $65,810 | $49,670 | -25% in Houston |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,480 | $104,930 | +24% in Houston |
| Lawyer | $134,980 | $157,980 | +17% in Houston |
| Operations Manager | $104,010 | $119,600 | +15% in Houston |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,100 | $67,370 | -13% in Houston |
Frequently asked questions
Is Detroit or Houston cheaper to live in?
Detroit and Houston cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Houston to match $60,000 in Detroit?
About $59,002 a year gives the same standard of living in Houston.
Where do people earn more, Detroit or Houston?
The typical household earns $43,073 in Detroit and $69,901 in Houston, 38% more in Houston.