Houstonians love their city — and for good reasons — according to new rankings released by U.S. News & World Report.
Greater Houston received a 6.9 score out of 10 in for
the Best Places to Live list, which is heavily weighted by the Quality of Life and Value categories.
Why is Houston so cheap?
Houston is cheap because it is located in Texas, a no-income-tax state, and
because the cost of living is overall cheaper
. For instance, grocery prices are 42% lower in Houston than in New York. … Houston is the biggest city in Texas. It is bigger than Dallas and Austin, and it is also cheaper than those two cities.
Is living in Houston expensive?
In general, Houston's
cost of living is far lower than
other major metro areas like New York or San Francisco. … By some calculations, Houston is about 19% cheaper than Austin and 5% cheaper than Dallas. San Francisco is estimated to be 179% more expensive than Houston while New York City is 94% more expensive.
Is it worth moving to Houston?
As one of the most diverse cities in the US, it's no wonder Houston is a popular spot to relocate to. With the second most Fortune 500 headquarters plus strong manufacturing, aerospace, and healthcare industries, Houston is a
great
place to live and work.
Is Houston a bad place to live?
In Houston, expats continue to be unhappy with the quality of living in the city but rank it among the top 10 overall for both the Finance & Housing as well as the Local Cost of Living Index. The
city's weakest spot is its quality of living
, where expats are especially unhappy with local transportation.
Where should I not live in Houston?
- MacGregor Neighborhood. …
- Sunnyside. …
- Sharpstown. …
- Greenspoint. …
- Clinton Drive & Waco Street. …
- Travis Street & Elgin Street. …
- Leeland Street & Scott Street. …
- North Main Street & Morris Street.
What's the worst city in Texas?
Bellmead
is the most dangerous city in Texas. There are 1,294 violent crimes per 100,000 residents and 6,196 property crimes per 100,000 residents. Bellmead is also one of the 30 most dangerous cities in the United States.
What's a good salary in Houston?
| Annual Salary Hourly Wage | Top Earners $96,605 $46 | 75th Percentile $63,908 $31 | Average $50,934 $24 | 25th Percentile $33,192 $16 |
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What salary do you need to live in Houston?
Not sure how much you need to earn in Houston to live comfortably? The recommended household income for a one-bedroom in Houston is
about $32,400 a year
. That comes out to $16 an hour. To live comfortably in a two-bedroom apartment, you'll need to earn at least $38,520 a year or $19 an hour.
What is a livable wage in Houston?
| 1 ADULT 2 ADULTS (BOTH WORKING) | 0 Children 2 Children | Living Wage $12.34 $17.14 | Poverty Wage $6.13 $6.30 | Minimum Wage $7.25 $7.25 |
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Is 100000 a good salary in Houston?
Houston.
Houston ranks No. 9 on the list
of cities with the most take-home pay on a $100,000 salary, despite a relatively high housing cost. As with most cities in the top 10, Houston benefits from the lack of state income tax.
What is bad about Houston TX?
Current Crime Situation in Houston Houston
crime rates are 95% higher than the national average
. Violent crimes in Houston are 170% higher than the national average. In Houston, you have a 1 in 20 chance of becoming a victim of crime. Houston is safer than 3% of the cities in the United States.
Is Houston more expensive than New York?
The cost of living in Houston, TX is
-49.0% lower than in New York, NY
. You would have to earn a salary of $30,600 to maintain your current standard of living. Employers in Houston, TX typically pay -14.8% less than employers in New York, NY.
Where should you not live in Texas?
- Weslaco. Isaac Monter/Wikipedia. …
- Texarkana. Billy Hathorn/Wikipedia. …
- Lufkin. Billy Hathorn/Wikipedia. …
- Edinburg. Wikipedia/Danny20111993. …
- San Antonio. The Jacobin/Wikipedia. …
- Lubbock. Redraiderengineer/Wikipedia. …
- Houston. Henry Han/Wikipedia. …
- Beaumont.
What are the pros and cons of living in Houston Texas?
- Pro: Job Market. The job market in Houston is perhaps the biggest draw for new residents. …
- Con: Transportation/Traffic. iStock.com/Art Wager. …
- Pro: A City of Many Cultures. Image via Visit Houston. …
- Con: Mosquitos. …
- Pro: Things to Do and Entertainment. …
- Con: Taxes. …
- Pro: Cost of Living. …
- Pro: Food.
What to expect living in Houston?
- It's Beyonce's hometown. First things first. …
- It's also NASA's hometown. …
- You'll need a car. …
- You'll need insect repellent, too.
- Houston is growing quickly. …
- It's a diverse city. …
- Home prices are relatively low. …
- Commutes are long.
