City Cost Report
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Coquitlam is 10% cheaper than Houston overall.

CoquitlamHouston
Rent (1BR City Centre)$2,100.00 CAD$2,098.20 CAD
Rent (1BR Outside Centre)$1,800.00 CAD$1,748.50 CAD
Groceries Index10898
Monthly Transit Pass$105.00 CAD$125.89 CAD
Utilities (monthly)$130.00 CAD$237.80 CAD
Gas (per litre)$1.83 CAD$1.09 CAD
Mid-range Meal$27.00 CAD$30.77 CAD
Gym Membership$55.00 CAD$55.95 CAD
Childcare (monthly)$1,300.00 CAD$1,678.56 CAD

Each city is shown in your selected currency (toggle CAD/USD in the header); cheaper values are highlighted after converting to a common currency. Updated June 2026.

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If you earn $in Coquitlam...

You would need $66,337 in Houston to maintain the same lifestyle.

Frequently asked questions

Is Coquitlam cheaper than Houston?

Coquitlam is 10% cheaper than Houston overall.

How much is rent in Coquitlam vs Houston?

A one-bedroom in the city centre averages $2,100 CAD per month in Coquitlam and $1,500 USD in Houston. Outside the centre, it is $1,800 CAD in Coquitlam and $1,250 USD in Houston.

What salary do I need to move from Coquitlam to Houston?

On average, you need about 111% of your current salary — for example, $60,000 in Coquitlam is roughly equivalent to $66,337 in Houston.

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