How expensive is Houston compared to the rest of United States?

Houston ranks #233 out of 558 cities globally. It is 9.7% cheaper than the United States average, based on 80 cities. The rent index is 39.5 and local purchasing power is 160.0.

What is the average rent in Houston?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Houston city centre costs approximately USD 1,708 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 1,353 (saving 21%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 3,164.

Is Houston affordable to live in?

Houston is affordable overall. Groceries are affordable, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is strong.

Houston Cost of Living 2026: rent $1,708/mo, −9.7% vs country avg

Precios del Alquiler

Precios de Alquiler en Houston

Apartamento	Centro	Fuera del Centro	Ahorras
1 Dormitorio	USD 1,708/mo	USD 1,353/mo	21%
3 Dormitorios	USD 3,164/mo	USD 2,409/mo	21%

Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in Houston

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Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	$4.12	1 source
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	$2.32	1 source
Bread (500g)	$3.34	1 source
Local cheese (1kg)	$12.31	1 source
Chicken (1kg)	$12.07	1 source
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	$9.46	1 source
Milk (1L)	$0.88	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	$12.48	1 source

Apples (1kg)

$4.12

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

$2.32

Bread (500g)

$3.34

Local cheese (1kg)

$12.31

Chicken (1kg)

$12.07

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

$9.46

Milk (1L)

$0.88

Wine (mid-range)

$12.48

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Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	$6.00	1 source
Cheap meal	$20.00	1 source
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	$77.50	1 source

Draft beer (0.5L)

$6.00

Cheap meal

$20.00

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

$77.50

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Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	$14.50	1 source
Gym membership	$40.71	1 source

Cinema ticket

$14.50

Gym membership

$40.71

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Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	$0.72	1 source
Taxi start	$2.91	1 source
Monthly pass	$75.00	1 source

Gasoline (1L)

$0.72

Taxi start

$2.91

Monthly pass

$75.00

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Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Sport shoes (Nike)	$102.18	1 source
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	$40.22	1 source

Sport shoes (Nike)

$102.18

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

$40.22

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Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	$214.11	1 source

Basic utilities (85m²)

$214.11

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. August 2026.

Índices de Coste

Coste de Vida

-9.7% Affordable

Alquiler

-2.9% Average

Supermercado

-13.3% Affordable

Restaurantes

-6.8% Average

Poder Adquisitivo

+17.3% Strong

Vivir en Houston: Qué Esperar

Houston es affordable según estándares globales (puesto #233 de 558 ciudades). Está 9.7% más barato que el promedio de United States, basado en 80 ciudades.

Los comestibles son affordable, mientras que comer fuera es average. Groceries ofrece el mejor valor, mientras que Rent es lo más caro.

El poder adquisitivo local es fuerte — los residentes pueden permitirse más bienes y servicios que en la mayoría de ciudades.

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