All 24 neighborhoods in Houston ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | River Oaks | $2,160/mo | 1.35x | +35% |
| 2 | Tanglewood | $2,000/mo | 1.25x | +25% |
| 3 | West University Place | $1,952/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 4 | Downtown | $1,888/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 5 | Memorial | $1,888/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 6 | The Heights | $1,840/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 7 | Galleria | $1,840/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 8 | Montrose | $1,792/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 9 | Midtown | $1,760/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 10 | Rice Village | $1,760/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 11 | Museum District | $1,728/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 12 | Bellaire | $1,728/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 13 | Upper Kirby | $1,680/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 14 | EaDo | $1,520/mo | 0.95x | -5% |
| 15 | The Woodlands | $1,472/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 16 | Sugar Land | $1,360/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 17 | Clear Lake | $1,360/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 18 | Katy | $1,312/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 19 | Kingwood | $1,312/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 20 | Friendswood | $1,312/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 21 | Pearland | $1,280/mo | 0.80x | -20% |
| 22 | Spring | $1,248/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 23 | Cypress | $1,248/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 24 | Pasadena (TX) | $1,152/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $1,600/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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River Oaks is approximately 35% more expensive than the Houston average. 1-bedroom rent is $2,160/mo vs $1,600/mo city-wide.
Our database covers 24 neighborhoods in Houston, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.