Cost of living in Houston, TX
Cost of living breakdown for Houston, TX.
- Overall index
- 100
- Rent
- 95
- Home price
- 110
- Utilities
- 98
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Houston, TX
Latitude: 29.7604
Longitude: -95.3698
Cost breakdown by category
100 represents the estimated US average. Values are illustrative and intended for comparison only.
| Category | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | Blended index across major categories |
| Rent | 95 | Typical monthly rent for comparable housing |
| Home price | 110 | Estimated purchase prices |
| Utilities | 98 | Electricity, gas, water, basic internet |
| Groceries | 99 | Everyday food and household items |
| Transportation | 97 | Gas, transit passes, basic car costs |
| Healthcare | 100 | Routine care and insurance estimates |
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Estimate monthly costs in Houston, TX using the overall index of 100.
Estimated monthly cost
$3,900
Remaining amount
$3,100
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Cost of Living Analysis: Houston, TX
Houston features a calculated overall cost-of-living index of 100, which is roughly aligned with the U.S. baseline. Category cost indexes include rental housing at 95 (5% below the U.S. baseline), median home prices at 110 (10% above the U.S. baseline), utilities at 98 (2% below the U.S. baseline), groceries at 99 (1% below the U.S. baseline), public/private transit at 97 (3% below the U.S. baseline), and local healthcare services at 100 (roughly aligned with the U.S. baseline).