Arlington, VA vs Houston, TX
Cost of Living Comparison
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Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in Arlington, VA = $99,475 in Houston, TX
Buying power is -0.5% lower in Houston, TX
Median Rent
$2,275 vs $1,313
-42.3% lower in Houston, TX
Median Income
$140,160 vs $62,894
-55.1% lower in Houston, TX
Home Value
$864,800 vs $253,400
-70.7% lower in Houston, TX
Price Level
100.7 vs 100.2
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$91,000 vs $52,500
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
19.5% vs 25.1%
Lower is more affordable