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Cost & Benefits

Houston vs Los Angeles

Simple answer

You'd likely save $572 a month in Houston.

Typical rent is $1,933 in Los Angeles and $1,361 in Houston. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

Houston

Texas

Typical rent
$1,361
Typical pay
$64,813 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,497
Price index
98.6 (metro)

Los Angeles

California

Typical rent
$1,933
Typical pay
$81,939 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$2,964
Price index
113.6 (metro)

Benefits after a move

Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.