salaryHouston is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Orlando to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,533
$1,955
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,897
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$78,014
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$394,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
101.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$3,213
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$164
👥 People living there
2,328,253
319,758
Commute to work
27.2 min
26.2 min
College degree
36.6%
42.5%
Own their home
42.1%
39.5%
Below poverty line
19.9%
14.7%
Unemployment
6.9%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Orlando for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Houston | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $35,410 | +60% in Orlando |
| Firefighter | $59,120 | $45,520 | -23% in Orlando |
| Registered Nurse | $99,830 | $83,550 | -16% in Orlando |
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | $100,440 | -16% in Orlando |
| Police Officer | $74,570 | $63,010 | -16% in Orlando |
| Electrician | $59,180 | $50,820 | -14% in Orlando |
| Lawyer | $157,980 | $136,970 | -13% in Orlando |
| HVAC Technician | $58,940 | $51,460 | -13% in Orlando |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Orlando cheaper to live in?
Houston is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,533 a month there versus $1,955 in Orlando.
What salary do I need in Orlando to match $60,000 in Houston?
About $61,697 a year gives the same standard of living in Orlando.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Orlando?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $78,014 in Orlando, 10% more in Orlando.