Median rent is 1% lower in Houston ($1,313/mo vs $1,332/mo). Buying is cheaper in Houston, where the median home runs $253,400 versus $320,300. Households earn more in Ormond Beach ($67,482 vs $62,894 a year). Taken together, Houston is the more affordable choice with a cost index of 98.8 against 98.8 — about 0% lower overall prices. After adjusting income for local prices, a typical paycheck stretches further in Ormond Beach, FL.
City A
Houston, TX
City B
Ormond Beach, FL
How much would you need to earn in Ormond Beach, FL to maintain your standard of living from Houston, TX?
Equivalent salary in Ormond Beach, FL
$75,027
You'd need $27 more (0% higher).
Based on BEA Regional Price Parity (cost index) for each city's metro area. A rough estimate of overall purchasing power, not tax or take-home pay.
Metric
Houston
Texas
Ormond Beach
Florida
👥Population
💰Median Household Income
Annual
🏠Median Gross Rent
Per month
🏡Median Home Value
📊Cost of Living Index
US avg = 100
🔑1BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑2BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑3BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🌬️Air Quality Index
Lower = cleaner
🏛️Top State Income Tax
Top marginal rate
🧾State Sales Tax
Statewide base rate
🎂Median Age
Years
✓ = better value · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation
Median rents are similar in both cities: $1,313/mo in Houston and $1,332/mo in Ormond Beach. Home buyers face a steeper market in Ormond Beach: the median home is $320,300 versus $253,400 in Houston — 21% more expensive.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
Both Texas and Florida have no state income tax — a notable advantage for workers in both cities. Sales tax is 6.25% in Texas and 6.00% in Florida; Ormond Beach has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Houston
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.25%
Ormond Beach
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.00%
Air quality data is available for Houston (avg AQI 52.0) but not yet for Ormond Beach.
Pick Ormond Beach if you prioritize higher median household income ($67,482/yr).
Is Houston cheaper than Ormond Beach?
Houston is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 98.8 versus 98.8 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 0% lower in Houston.
How much is rent in Houston vs Ormond Beach?
Median rent is $1,313/mo in Houston, TX and $1,332/mo in Ormond Beach, FL. Houston, TX has the lower rent by about 1%.
Which has higher salaries — Houston or Ormond Beach?
Median household income is $62,894 in Houston, TX and $67,482 in Ormond Beach, FL. Ormond Beach, FL has the higher median income. Note that BLS occupational wages in the table above show wages for specific jobs.
Which city has better air quality?
Air quality data is not yet available for one or both cities.
Which has lower taxes — Houston or Ormond Beach?
Both Texas and Florida have no state income tax.
What salary do I need in Ormond Beach to match my Houston income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Houston, TX is equivalent to roughly $100,036 in Ormond Beach, FL (using the BEA Regional Price Parity ratio). Use the salary calculator above for any income amount.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology