Quick answer
Overall prices in the Houston, TX metro were 98.6 vs 105.8 in Denver, CO in 2024 (US = 100), so Houston is 6.8% less expensive than Denver; housing rents differ by 29% (104.5 vs 146.9). A $75,000 income in Houston buys about what $80,439 buys in Denver, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Houston | Denver | Houston vs Denver |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.6 | 105.8 | -6.8% |
| Goods | 100.6 | 101.0 | -0.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.5 | 146.9 | -28.9% |
| Utilities | 95.3 | 87.9 | +8.5% |
| Other services | 95.6 | 99.4 | -3.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.4 | 105.8 | -6.0% |
| $50,000 in Houston equals in Denver | $53,626 | ||
| $100,000 in Houston equals in Denver | $107,252 | ||
| $150,000 in Houston equals in Denver | $160,879 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.