salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,533
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$142
👥 People living there
2,328,253
185,913
Commute to work
27.2 min
23.2 min
College degree
36.6%
24.1%
Own their home
42.1%
41.9%
Below poverty line
19.9%
17.6%
Unemployment
6.9%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Paradise for lower rent, shorter commutes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Houston | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $49,670 | $62,380 | +26% in Paradise |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $27,110 | +23% in Paradise |
| Electrician | $59,180 | $70,890 | +20% in Paradise |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,970 | $45,350 | +19% in Paradise |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,670 | $75,920 | +19% in Paradise |
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | $97,290 | -19% in Paradise |
| Market Research Analyst | $67,370 | $74,670 | +11% in Paradise |
| Restaurant Cook | $35,050 | $38,800 | +11% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Houston and Paradise cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Houston?
About $60,965 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Paradise?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $63,836 in Paradise, 10% more in Houston.