salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Spring Valley to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,533
$1,889
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,783
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$80,360
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$433,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
100.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$2,149
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$139
👥 People living there
2,328,253
219,187
Commute to work
27.2 min
22.5 min
College degree
36.6%
31.4%
Own their home
42.1%
50.5%
Below poverty line
19.9%
12.2%
Unemployment
6.9%
7.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Spring Valley for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Spring Valley cheaper to live in?
Houston and Spring Valley cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Spring Valley to match $60,000 in Houston?
About $60,821 a year gives the same standard of living in Spring Valley.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Spring Valley?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $80,360 in Spring Valley, 13% more in Spring Valley.