City comparison
Orlando vs Houston Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Orlando (110.6) and Houston (105.8).
Orlando Index
110.6
Houston Index
105.8
Orlando Rent
$2,400
Houston Rent
$2,175
Orlando Home price
$431,000
Houston Home price
$390,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Orlando to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Houston.
Equivalent salary in Houston
$84,181
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Orlando and Houston.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Orlando | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 130 | 118 | -12.0 (-9.2%) |
| Groceries | 101 | 97 | -4.0 (-4.0%) |
| Transportation | 100 | 104 | +4.0 (+4.0%) |
| Healthcare | 99 | 96 | -3.0 (-3.0%) |
| Utilities | 104 | 101 | -3.0 (-2.9%) |
| Miscellaneous | 100 | 99 | -1.0 (-1.0%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$5,000 / $4,740
Orlando / Houston
Couple
$8,300 / $7,870
Orlando / Houston
Family
$11,700 / $11,090
Orlando / Houston
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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.