Zip 77034 (Houston, TX) Cost of Living


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Houston cost of living score
96.9
Less expensive
3.1% lower
than the US average
2.9% higher
than the Texas average
Houston (zip 77034), Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 96.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 3.1% lower than the U.S. average and 2.9% lower than the average for Texas.

Zip 77034 (Houston, TX)

Housing costs in Houston?
A typical home costs $217,200, which is 35.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 27.0% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Houston costs $1,170 per month, which is 8.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,280 and 11.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,300.

Can I afford Houston?
To live comfortably in Houston (zip 77034), Texas, a minimum annual income of $41,760 for a family, and $39,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Houston?
The cost of living in 77034 Houston, TX is slightly higher than the national average. According to BestPlaces's Cost of Living Plus Rent Index 2020, the city has an index score of 82.04, which is slightly higher than the U.S. average of 80. The main contributor to this score is housing costs which have a significant impact on the overall cost of living in Houston. The median home price in Houston is $224,400 and rents for a one bedroom apartment start from around $850 depending on location and amenities. Additionally, basic commodity costs are slightly above average with groceries costing on average 13% more than the U.S. national average.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHoustonTexasUnited States
  96.994.2100.0
  95.793.7100
  95.1100.0100.0
  64.383.5100.0
  $217,200$297,600$338,100
  96.1%99.2%100.0%
  119.6103.3100.0
  105.983.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 17 years ago

i've been living in this area for about a year and a half now. The neighborhood, altough is not a dream one and is not new, is really good. Neighbors are nice and  More

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