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:
$82,247/year
▲ $7,247 more than you make now
| Category | El Paso | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $82,247 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$9,708 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$5,099 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,193 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $66,247 |
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 | $43,865 | +$3,865 | $37,284 |
| $50,000 | $54,831 | +$4,831 | $46,095 |
| $60,000 | $65,798 | +$5,798 | $54,675 |
| $75,000 | $82,247 | +$7,247 | $66,247 |
| $100,000 | $109,663 | +$9,663 | $85,534 |
| $150,000 | $164,494 | +$14,494 | $123,185 |
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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