salaryHouston is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in New York to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,533
$2,806
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$2,016
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$86,801
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$777,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$6,547
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$132
👥 People living there
2,328,253
8,483,844
Commute to work
27.2 min
40.3 min
College degree
36.6%
41.6%
Own their home
42.1%
32.8%
Below poverty line
19.9%
17.9%
Unemployment
6.9%
8%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick New York for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Houston | New York | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $47,610 | +116% in New York |
| Firefighter | $59,120 | $106,420 | +80% in New York |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,500 | $96,900 | +50% in New York |
| Carpenter | $49,670 | $74,300 | +50% in New York |
| Market Research Analyst | $67,370 | $100,520 | +49% in New York |
| Police Officer | $74,570 | $105,540 | +42% in New York |
| Electrician | $59,180 | $79,020 | +34% in New York |
| HVAC Technician | $58,940 | $77,990 | +32% in New York |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or New York cheaper to live in?
Houston is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,533 a month there versus $2,806 in New York.
What salary do I need in New York to match $60,000 in Houston?
About $68,477 a year gives the same standard of living in New York.
Where do people earn more, Houston or New York?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $86,801 in New York, 19% more in New York.