salaryHouston is 15% 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
$3,180
$1,533
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,128
$1,499
💵 Families earn per year
$195,754
$69,901
🔑 Buying a house
$1,403,800
$277,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
98.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,190
$4,198
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$157
👥 People living there
228,295
2,328,253
Commute to work
30.3 min
27.2 min
College degree
63.9%
36.6%
Own their home
60.8%
42.1%
Below poverty line
5.2%
19.9%
Unemployment
4.7%
6.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Fremont for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Houston for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fremont | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $59,120 | -48% in Houston |
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $99,830 | -47% in Houston |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $67,370 | -45% in Houston |
| Carpenter | $89,200 | $49,670 | -44% in Houston |
| Police Officer | $132,000 | $74,570 | -44% in Houston |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,860 | $22,080 | -43% in Houston |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $134,560 | -39% in Houston |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $64,500 | -37% in Houston |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fremont or Houston cheaper to live in?
Houston is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,533 a month there versus $3,180 in Fremont.
What salary do I need in Houston to match $60,000 in Fremont?
About $51,186 a year gives the same standard of living in Houston.
Where do people earn more, Fremont or Houston?
The typical household earns $195,754 in Fremont and $69,901 in Houston, 180% more in Fremont.