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Cost of Living Comparison
Houston offers a low cost of living while maintaining a high quality of life with the amenities expected in a world-class city.
Published on 05/02/2025
According to the C2ER Cost of Living Index 2025, Houston has the third-lowest living costs among the most populous U.S. metro areas. Houston’s living costs are 6.3 percent below the urban average and 24.0 percent below the average of the nation’s most populous metropolitan areas.
Prepared by Greater Houston Partnership Research
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Houston has the third lowest living costs among the largest U.S. metros
Leta Wauson
Director, Research