Houston is about 3% more expensive than Columbus overall — $100,000 in Columbus is worth about $103,310 in Houston.
Columbus vs Houston: the numbers
| Metric | Columbus | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index (US=100) | 95 | 99 | +3% |
| Median rent | $1,224 | $1,313 | +7% |
| Median home value | $234,500 | $253,400 | +8% |
| Median household income | $65,327 | $62,894 | -4% |
Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.
What your salary is worth
A $100,000 salary in Columbus has the same buying power as about $103,310 in Houston. Going the other way, $100,000 in Houston is like $96,796 in Columbus.
Use the calculator below to compare any salary between Columbus and Houston.