Houston, Texas vs. Miami, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Miami, Florida is 28.2% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $448,567 in Miami, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Miami, Florida is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Miami
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Miami, FL
Compared to Houston, Miami is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher