Boston vs Houston
Simple answer
You'd likely save $786 a month in Houston.
Typical rent is $2,147 in Boston and $1,361 in Houston. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.
Boston
Massachusetts
- Typical rent
- $2,147
- Typical pay
- $97,344 a year
- 2-bedroom fair rent
- $3,008
- Price index
- 108.3 (metro)
Houston
Texas
- Typical rent
- $1,361
- Typical pay
- $64,813 a year
- 2-bedroom fair rent
- $1,497
- Price index
- 98.6 (metro)
Benefits after a move
Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.