Moving from Los Angeles, CA to Houston, TX

Straight-line distance: 1,379 miles.

Home sizeEstimated cost
Studio / 1-bedroom$1,786 – $2,847
2-3 bedroom$4,022 – $6,351
4+ bedroom house$6,675 – $10,494

Estimates based on typical per-mile and per-room moving-industry rates; actual quotes vary by mover, season, and access. Not a quote from any specific company.

How Houston compares to Los Angeles

Los Angeles's median home value is $822,600 — 250% higher than Houston's $235,000.

Median household income is $76,244 in Los Angeles versus $60,440 in Houston.

Typical rent runs $1,791 in Los Angeles and $1,235 in Houston.

On housing costs, Houston, TX looks more affordable than Los Angeles, CA — lower median home value and rent. This reflects housing only, not total cost of living.

MetricLos Angeles, CAHouston, TX
Population3,881,0412,296,253
Median home value$822,600$235,000
Median household income$76,244$60,440
Median gross rent$1,791$1,235
Climate risk (FEMA)Very HighVery High

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey; FEMA National Risk Index

Data last updated July 2026.