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
$1,883
$1,533
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,758
$1,499
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$69,901
🔑 Buying a house
$295,500
$277,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
98.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,954
$4,198
⚡ Electric bill per month
$200
$157
👥 People living there
201,883
2,328,253
Commute to work
28 min
27.2 min
College degree
30%
36.6%
Own their home
58.7%
42.1%
Below poverty line
12.1%
19.9%
Unemployment
5.2%
6.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Grand Prairie for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Houston for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Prairie or Houston cheaper to live in?
Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie?
About $60,972 a year gives the same standard of living in Houston.
Where do people earn more, Grand Prairie or Houston?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Grand Prairie and $69,901 in Houston, 26% more in Grand Prairie.