salaryHouston is 5% 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
$2,297
$1,533
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,877
$1,499
💵 Families earn per year
$59,958
$69,901
🔑 Buying a house
$392,000
$277,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.4
98.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,228
$4,198
⚡ Electric bill per month
$169
$157
👥 People living there
226,165
2,328,253
Commute to work
29 min
27.2 min
College degree
22.1%
36.6%
Own their home
46.6%
42.1%
Below poverty line
17%
19.9%
Unemployment
4.1%
6.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Hialeah for less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Houston for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hialeah or Houston cheaper to live in?
Houston is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,533 a month there versus $2,297 in Hialeah.
What salary do I need in Houston to match $60,000 in Hialeah?
About $57,224 a year gives the same standard of living in Houston.
Where do people earn more, Hialeah or Houston?
The typical household earns $59,958 in Hialeah and $69,901 in Houston, 14% more in Houston.