Moving from Houston, TX to Miami, FL

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 Miami compares to Houston

Houston's median home value is $235,000 — 46% lower than Miami's $433,900.

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

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

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.

MetricHouston, TXMiami, FL
Population2,296,253443,665
Median home value$235,000$433,900
Median household income$60,440$54,858
Median gross rent$1,235$1,494
Climate risk (FEMA)Very HighVery High

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

Data last updated July 2026.