Moving from Orlando to Houston?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Orlando lifestyle in Houston, you'd need to earn:
$72,916/year
▼ $2,084 less than you make now
| Category | Orlando | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $72,916 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,656 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,521 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,057 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $59,682 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -2.8% in Houston
- Housing is -15.3% in Houston
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~848 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Orlando to Houston
| Your Orlando Salary | Houston Equivalent | Difference | Houston Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $38,889 | -$1,111 | $33,286 |
| $50,000 | $48,611 | -$1,389 | $41,097 |
| $60,000 | $58,333 | -$1,667 | $48,909 |
| $75,000 | $72,916 | -$2,084 | $59,682 |
| $100,000 | $97,221 | -$2,779 | $76,781 |
| $150,000 | $145,832 | -$4,168 | $110,429 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Orlando and Houston Compare
Housing (15% cheaper in Houston)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Houston rents for $1,129/month compared to $1,460/month in Orlando. Median home prices: $335,000 in Houston vs $385,000 in Orlando.
Taxes
Florida has no state income tax. Texas has no state income tax.
Overall Cost of Living
Houston's overall cost of living is 2.8% lower than Orlando, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Orlando: 101.4, Houston: 98.6.
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