Moving from Dallas to Houston?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Dallas lifestyle in Houston, you'd need to earn:
$71,221/year
▼ $3,779 less than you make now
| Category | Dallas | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $71,221 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,283 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,416 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,033 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $58,490 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -4.4% in Houston
- Housing is -11.4% in Houston
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~225 miles
DIY Truck
$2,000
Container
$3,500
Full-Service
$5,000
Salary Equivalents: Dallas to Houston
| Your Dallas Salary | Houston Equivalent | Difference | Houston Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $38,144 | -$1,856 | $32,687 |
| $50,000 | $47,715 | -$2,285 | $40,378 |
| $60,000 | $57,285 | -$2,715 | $48,067 |
| $75,000 | $71,221 | -$3,779 | $58,490 |
| $100,000 | $95,087 | -$4,913 | $75,280 |
| $150,000 | $142,760 | -$7,240 | $108,329 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Dallas and Houston Compare
Housing (11% cheaper in Houston)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Houston rents for $1,129/month compared to $1,392/month in Dallas. Median home prices: $335,000 in Houston vs $375,000 in Dallas.
Taxes
Texas has no state income tax. Texas has no state income tax.
Overall Cost of Living
Houston's overall cost of living is 4.4% lower than Dallas, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Dallas: 103.1, Houston: 98.6.
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