Quick answer
Overall prices in the Houston, TX metro were 98.6 vs 99.5 in Jacksonville, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Houston is 0.9% less expensive than Jacksonville; housing rents differ by 5% (104.5 vs 109.8). A $75,000 income in Houston buys about what $75,650 buys in Jacksonville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Houston | Jacksonville | Houston vs Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.6 | 99.5 | -0.9% |
| Goods | 100.6 | 96.2 | +4.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.5 | 109.8 | -4.8% |
| Utilities | 95.3 | 87.5 | +8.9% |
| Other services | 95.6 | 98.9 | -3.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.4 | 99.6 | -0.1% |
| $50,000 in Houston equals in Jacksonville | $50,433 | ||
| $100,000 in Houston equals in Jacksonville | $100,867 | ||
| $150,000 in Houston equals in Jacksonville | $151,300 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.