Houston
RichmondVS
Houston and Richmond have similar costs overall.
| Houston | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR City Centre) | $2,098.20 CAD | $2,250.00 CAD |
| Rent (1BR Outside Centre) | $1,748.50 CAD | $1,900.00 CAD |
| Groceries Index | 98 | 109 |
| Monthly Transit Pass | $125.89 CAD | $105.00 CAD |
| Utilities (monthly) | $237.80 CAD | $130.00 CAD |
| Gas (per litre) | $1.09 CAD | $1.84 CAD |
| Mid-range Meal | $30.77 CAD | $28.00 CAD |
| Gym Membership | $55.95 CAD | $60.00 CAD |
| Childcare (monthly) | $1,678.56 CAD | $1,350.00 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.
Salary Equivalence Calculator
If you earn $in Houston...
You would need $60,833 in Richmond to maintain the same lifestyle.
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston cheaper than Richmond?
Houston and Richmond have similar costs overall.
How much is rent in Houston vs Richmond?
A one-bedroom in the city centre averages $1,500 USD per month in Houston and $2,250 CAD in Richmond. Outside the centre, it is $1,250 USD in Houston and $1,900 CAD in Richmond.
What salary do I need to move from Houston to Richmond?
On average, you need about 101% of your current salary — for example, $60,000 in Houston is roughly equivalent to $60,833 in Richmond.