Moving to Houston, TX
City Overview
Cost of Living
92
Avg Temperature
60°–79°F
State Income Tax
None
Population
2.3M
Houston is a sprawling, humid melting pot with some of the best international food in the country. No zoning laws mean quirky surprises around every corner, and the energy industry keeps the economy humming.
Average Moving Costs to Houston
Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.
| From | Distance | Full-Service | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 1,418 mi | $2,902–$4,566 | $1,590–$2,834 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,371 mi | $2,809–$4,432 | $1,562–$2,800 |
| Chicago, IL | 942 mi | $2,515–$3,967 | $1,320–$2,499 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,014 mi | $2,543–$4,014 | $1,361–$2,550 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 1,340 mi | $2,748–$4,342 | $1,546–$2,779 |
| San Antonio, TX | 189 mi | $2,045–$3,209 | $895–$1,970 |
| San Diego, CA | 1,301 mi | $2,760–$4,355 | $1,524–$2,752 |
| Dallas, TX | 225 mi | $2,093–$3,281 | $915–$1,996 |
| San Jose, CA | 1,608 mi | $3,007–$4,737 | $1,698–$2,966 |
| Austin, TX | 146 mi | $2,061–$3,225 | $869–$1,940 |
Neighborhoods in Houston
The Heights
A popular neighborhood in Houston, TX for newcomers and residents alike.
Montrose
A popular neighborhood in Houston, TX for newcomers and residents alike.
Rice Village
A popular neighborhood in Houston, TX for newcomers and residents alike.
Midtown
A popular neighborhood in Houston, TX for newcomers and residents alike.
EaDo
A popular neighborhood in Houston, TX for newcomers and residents alike.
Cost of Living in Houston
Cost of Living Index
8% below the national average of 100
Index: 100 = national average. Scale capped at 150.
Avg 1BR Rent
$1,250/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$1,550/mo
Moving to Houston from These Cities
From New York, NY
1,418 miles
Full-Service
$2,902–$4,566
From Los Angeles, CA
1,371 miles
Full-Service
$2,809–$4,432
From Chicago, IL
942 miles
Full-Service
$2,515–$3,967
From Phoenix, AZ
1,014 miles
Full-Service
$2,543–$4,014
From Philadelphia, PA
1,340 miles
Full-Service
$2,748–$4,342
From San Antonio, TX
189 miles
Full-Service
$2,045–$3,209
From San Diego, CA
1,301 miles
Full-Service
$2,760–$4,355
From Dallas, TX
225 miles
Full-Service
$2,093–$3,281
From San Jose, CA
1,608 miles
Full-Service
$3,007–$4,737
From Austin, TX
146 miles
Full-Service
$2,061–$3,225
From Jacksonville, FL
821 miles
Full-Service
$2,419–$3,815
From Fort Worth, TX
237 miles
Full-Service
$2,088–$3,275