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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.

The HeightsMontroseRice VillageMidtownEaDo

Average Moving Costs to Houston

Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.

FromDistanceFull-ServiceDIY
New York, NY1,418 mi$2,902$4,566$1,590$2,834
Los Angeles, CA1,371 mi$2,809$4,432$1,562$2,800
Chicago, IL942 mi$2,515$3,967$1,320$2,499
Phoenix, AZ1,014 mi$2,543$4,014$1,361$2,550
Philadelphia, PA1,340 mi$2,748$4,342$1,546$2,779
San Antonio, TX189 mi$2,045$3,209$895$1,970
San Diego, CA1,301 mi$2,760$4,355$1,524$2,752
Dallas, TX225 mi$2,093$3,281$915$1,996
San Jose, CA1,608 mi$3,007$4,737$1,698$2,966
Austin, TX146 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

92

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

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