Quick answer
Overall prices in the Houston, TX metro were 98.6 vs 95.5 in Columbus, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Houston is 3.3% more expensive than Columbus; housing rents differ by 19% (104.5 vs 87.9). A $75,000 income in Houston buys about what $72,597 buys in Columbus, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Houston | Columbus | Houston vs Columbus |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.6 | 95.5 | +3.3% |
| Goods | 100.6 | 93.6 | +7.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.5 | 87.9 | +18.8% |
| Utilities | 95.3 | 95.5 | -0.2% |
| Other services | 95.6 | 98.9 | -3.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.4 | 96.6 | +3.0% |
| $50,000 in Houston equals in Columbus | $48,398 | ||
| $100,000 in Houston equals in Columbus | $96,796 | ||
| $150,000 in Houston equals in Columbus | $145,194 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.