Moving from El Paso to Houston?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your El Paso lifestyle in Houston, you'd need to earn:
$83,424/year
▲ $8,424 more than you make now
| Category | El Paso | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $83,424 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$9,967 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$5,172 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,210 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $67,075 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +9.7% in Houston
- Housing is +34.0% in Houston
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~674 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: El Paso to Houston
| Your El Paso Salary | Houston Equivalent | Difference | Houston Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $44,126 | +$4,126 | $37,494 |
| $50,000 | $55,071 | +$5,071 | $46,288 |
| $60,000 | $66,436 | +$6,436 | $55,124 |
| $75,000 | $83,424 | +$8,424 | $67,075 |
| $100,000 | $110,819 | +$10,819 | $86,347 |
| $150,000 | $166,027 | +$16,027 | $124,232 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How El Paso and Houston Compare
Housing (34% more expensive in Houston)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Houston rents for $1,129/month compared to $950/month in El Paso. Median home prices: $335,000 in Houston vs $225,000 in El Paso.
Taxes
Texas has no state income tax. Texas has no state income tax.
Overall Cost of Living
Houston's overall cost of living is 9.7% higher than El Paso, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).El Paso: 89.9, Houston: 98.6.
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