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
$2,597
$1,533
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,498
$1,499
💵 Families earn per year
$95,332
$69,901
🔑 Buying a house
$1,102,300
$277,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
98.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,679
$4,198
⚡ Electric bill per month
$174
$157
👥 People living there
190,748
2,328,253
Commute to work
27.1 min
27.2 min
College degree
47.2%
36.6%
Own their home
35.2%
42.1%
Below poverty line
12.9%
19.9%
Unemployment
8.3%
6.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick Houston for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Glendale | 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 Glendale or Houston cheaper to live in?
Houston is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,533 a month there versus $2,597 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Houston to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $52,108 a year gives the same standard of living in Houston.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or Houston?
The typical household earns $95,332 in Glendale and $69,901 in Houston, 36% more in Glendale.