Cost of Living
One of the many benefits of living in Pearland is a cost of living that falls below the national average.
For the six categories listed below, a survey of 300 cities nationwide shows the relative price for consumer goods and services in the Houston/Pearland region are below the national average.
Pearland Cost of Living Index
|
Category |
Index |
| All Items |
88.7 |
| Grocery |
88.2 |
| Housing |
75.8 |
| Utilities |
92.0 |
| Transportation |
95.0 |
| Healthcare |
93.7 |
| Misc. Goods and Services |
96.5 |
Source: ACCRA Cost of Living Index Second Quarter 2010
National Comparison
Find out how we compare to other major metropolitan areas in the U.S. on overall cost of living and median home price below.
|
City, State |
Cost of Living |
Median Home Price |
| Houston/Pearland, TX |
88.7 |
$224,184 |
| Seattle, WA |
120.2 |
$384,145 |
| San Francisco, CA |
162.5 |
$813,250 |
| Los Angeles, CA |
133.3 |
$580,113 |
| Phoenix, AZ |
99.6 |
$264,157 |
| Denver, CO |
103.4 |
$329,863 |
| Dallas, TX |
91.9 |
$193,129 |
| Austin, TX |
95.0 |
$228,344 |
| Minneapolis, MN |
110.3 |
$329,190 |
| Chicago, IL |
116.8 |
$355,751 |
| Detroit. MI |
98.2 |
$279,079 |
| Atlanta, GA |
96.0 |
$261,105 |
| Miami, FL |
105.2 |
$265,267 |
| Washington, DC |
139.7 |
$670,815 |
| New York City, NY |
209.7 |
$1,118,590 |
| Boston, MA |
131.1 |
$407,000 |
*National Average is 100.
Source: ACCRA Cost of Living Index Second Quarter 2010