Quick answer
Overall prices in the Houston, TX metro were 98.6 vs 93.9 in Cleveland, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Houston is 5.0% more expensive than Cleveland; housing rents differ by 32% (104.5 vs 79.4). A $75,000 income in Houston buys about what $71,421 buys in Cleveland, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Houston | Cleveland | Houston vs Cleveland |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.6 | 93.9 | +5.0% |
| Goods | 100.6 | 93.6 | +7.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.5 | 79.4 | +31.6% |
| Utilities | 95.3 | 96.0 | -0.7% |
| Other services | 95.6 | 98.9 | -3.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.4 | 92.6 | +7.4% |
| $50,000 in Houston equals in Cleveland | $47,614 | ||
| $100,000 in Houston equals in Cleveland | $95,229 | ||
| $150,000 in Houston equals in Cleveland | $142,843 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.