Moving from Miami, FL to Houston, TX

Straight-line distance: 968 miles.

Home sizeEstimated cost
Studio / 1-bedroom$1,385 – $2,195
2-3 bedroom$3,266 – $5,122
4+ bedroom house$5,528 – $8,629

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 Miami

Miami's median home value is $433,900 — 85% higher than Houston's $235,000.

Median household income is $54,858 in Miami versus $60,440 in Houston.

Typical rent runs $1,494 in Miami and $1,235 in Houston.

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

MetricMiami, FLHouston, TX
Population443,6652,296,253
Median home value$433,900$235,000
Median household income$54,858$60,440
Median gross rent$1,494$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.