salaryHouston is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Miami to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,533
$2,538
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,983
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$67,365
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$518,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
114.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$4,586
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$133
👥 People living there
2,328,253
459,745
Commute to work
27.2 min
27.3 min
College degree
36.6%
37.4%
Own their home
42.1%
30.8%
Below poverty line
19.9%
19.4%
Unemployment
6.9%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
- Pick Miami for a more educated workforce, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Houston | Miami | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $36,070 | +63% in Miami |
| Firefighter | $59,120 | $75,710 | +28% in Miami |
| Dental Hygienist | $104,930 | $82,780 | -21% in Miami |
| Market Research Analyst | $67,370 | $78,990 | +17% in Miami |
| Civil Engineer | $100,950 | $83,750 | -17% in Miami |
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | $105,640 | -12% in Miami |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,500 | $58,300 | -10% in Miami |
| Retail Salesperson | $31,340 | $34,330 | +10% in Miami |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Miami cheaper to live in?
Houston is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,533 a month there versus $2,538 in Miami.
What salary do I need in Miami to match $60,000 in Houston?
About $69,445 a year gives the same standard of living in Miami.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Miami?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $67,365 in Miami, 4% more in Houston.