City comparison
Houston vs Orlando Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Houston (105.8) and Orlando (110.6).
Houston Index
105.8
Orlando Index
110.6
Houston Rent
$2,175
Orlando Rent
$2,400
Houston Home price
$390,000
Orlando Home price
$431,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Houston to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Orlando.
Equivalent salary in Orlando
$87,811
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Houston and Orlando.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Houston | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 118 | 130 | +12.0 (+10.2%) |
| Groceries | 97 | 101 | +4.0 (+4.1%) |
| Transportation | 104 | 100 | -4.0 (-3.8%) |
| Healthcare | 96 | 99 | +3.0 (+3.1%) |
| Utilities | 101 | 104 | +3.0 (+3.0%) |
| Miscellaneous | 99 | 100 | +1.0 (+1.0%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$4,740 / $5,000
Houston / Orlando
Couple
$7,870 / $8,300
Houston / Orlando
Family
$11,090 / $11,700
Houston / Orlando
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Last updated: Q1 2026
Data as of Q1 2026. Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, HUD Fair Market Rents.
Cost of living indexes use the national average as baseline (100). Data is updated periodically.