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
$2,246
$1,533
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,299
$1,499
💵 Families earn per year
$162,004
$69,901
🔑 Buying a house
$642,100
$277,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
98.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,572
$4,198
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$157
👥 People living there
219,304
2,328,253
Commute to work
28.6 min
27.2 min
College degree
67.5%
36.6%
Own their home
65.9%
42.1%
Below poverty line
3.6%
19.9%
Unemployment
4.6%
6.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Frisco 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Frisco or Houston cheaper to live in?
Frisco 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 Frisco?
About $60,972 a year gives the same standard of living in Houston.
Where do people earn more, Frisco or Houston?
The typical household earns $162,004 in Frisco and $69,901 in Houston, 132% more in Frisco.