Quality of Life
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There’s no place quite like Houston. Houston offers a low cost of living while maintaining an incredibly high quality of life with the amenities you expect to find in a world-class city. Houstonians, no matter what age or background, enjoy countless activities and opportunities. Houston is a welcoming and global city, filled with world-class dining, arts, hotels, sports and
events. Houston has consistently been ranked as a top market for everything from lifestyle to human capital to raising a family. There’s always something to enjoy in this city filled with diversity, southern hospitality, innovation, urban chic, greenery and of course, culture. To put it simply, Houston has it all.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND LIVABLE INCOME In Houston, one thing is certain, here your dollar goes further. Everyone from new graduates to working parents will have the opportunity to work hard and play hard in Houston. Houston has one of the lowest overall cost of living among the nation’s 20 most populous metropolitan areas. In addition, after taxes, living costs are 1.8 percent below the average for all major U.S. metros. Texas is one of the few states that does not have an individual income tax, and ranks 8th for lowest individual taxes by CNN Money. In addition,
HEALTH CARE Houston has long been known for its first-rate health care system, with many Houston-area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions. Houston is home to the largest collection of healthcare and life science institutions in the world – the Texas Medical Center. TMC is home to the MD Anderson Cancer Center, Texas Heart Institute and Baylor College of Medicine, among 55 other premier training, research and clinical institutions.
Houston has one of the lowest personal and per-family tax burdens among major U.S. cities. The C2ER Cost of Living Index for 2017 shows Houston has the fifth lowest cost of living among the nation’s 20 most populous metropolitan areas.
HOUSTON IS ONE OF THE MOST AFFORDABLE MAJOR CITIES IN THE U.S.
