Houston, TX vs Phoenix, AZ
Cost of Living Comparison
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Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in Houston, TX = $105,292 in Phoenix, AZ
Buying power is 5.3% higher in Phoenix, AZ
Median Rent
$1,313 vs $1,458
11.0% higher in Phoenix, AZ
Median Income
$62,894 vs $77,041
22.5% higher in Phoenix, AZ
Home Value
$253,400 vs $381,900
50.7% higher in Phoenix, AZ
Price Level
100.2 vs 105.5
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$52,500 vs $58,300
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
25.1% vs 22.7%
Lower is more affordable