Cost of Living Comparison
Houston offers a low cost of living while maintaining a high quality of life with the amenities expected in a world-class city.
Published on 5/2/25
According to the C2ER Cost of Living Index 2024 Annual Average, Houston has the second-lowest living costs among the most populous U.S. metro areas. Houston’s living costs are 5.8 percent below the nationwide average and 30.1 percent below the average of the nation’s most populous metropolitan areas.
Prepared by Greater Houston Partnership Research
Leta Wauson
Director, Research
lwauson@houston.org
