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

Preços de Arrendamento

Preços de Renda em Houston

Apartamento	Centro da Cidade	Fora do Centro	Poupa
1 Quarto	USD 1,708/mo	USD 1,353/mo	21%
3 Quartos	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 Custo

Custo de Vida

-9.7% Affordable

Renda

-2.9% Average

Supermercado

-13.3% Affordable

Restaurantes

-6.8% Average

Poder de Compra

+17.3% Strong

Viver em Houston: O Que Esperar

Houston é affordable pelos padrões globais (classificada #233 de 558 cidades). Está 9.7% mais barato que a média de United States, com base em 80 cidades.

Os mantimentos são affordable, enquanto comer fora é average. Groceries oferece o melhor custo-benefício, enquanto Rent é o mais caro.

O poder de compra local é forte — os residentes podem pagar mais bens e serviços do que na maioria das cidades.

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