Quick answer
Overall prices in the Houston, TX metro were 98.6 vs 101.4 in Orlando, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Houston is 2.8% less expensive than Orlando; housing rents differ by 15% (104.5 vs 123.4). A $75,000 income in Houston buys about what $77,121 buys in Orlando, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Houston | Orlando | Houston vs Orlando |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.6 | 101.4 | -2.8% |
| Goods | 100.6 | 96.2 | +4.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.5 | 123.4 | -15.3% |
| Utilities | 95.3 | 87.2 | +9.3% |
| Other services | 95.6 | 98.9 | -3.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.4 | 101.4 | -1.9% |
| $50,000 in Houston equals in Orlando | $51,414 | ||
| $100,000 in Houston equals in Orlando | $102,828 | ||
| $150,000 in Houston equals in Orlando | $154,242 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.