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Cities/Houston

Houston

United States

America's most ethnically diverse city with a booming energy sector, NASA's Space Center, and an underrated food scene spanning every world cuisine.

Population: 2.3M
Avg Income: $ 59K/yr
Avg. Temp: 21°C
Area: 1,739 km²
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69
Expensive

#75 of 250

38% above average

Est. Monthly Cost

$ 2 627

Based on NYC = 100 index


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Cost Breakdown

Monthly average costs by category

Housing

$ 1 649

per month

Food & Groceries

$ 144

per month

Restaurants

$ 311

per month

Transportation

$ 124

per month

Utilities

$ 218

per month

Entertainment

$ 86

per month

Healthcare

$ 73

per month

Clothing

$ 22

per month