Houston
City Overview
Houston is the fourth-largest US city and the energy capital, with a dense concentration of global oil-and-gas headquarters and NASA’s Johnson Space Center. The Texas Medical Center is the world’s largest medical cluster. Diverse and international, its living and housing costs are relatively affordable for a major US city. No state income tax and business-friendly. Humid, flat terrain — the economic, space and medical center of southern Texas.
Cost of Living Snapshot
Data above is approximate. Actual costs vary by location, timing, and personal lifestyle.
Getting Around
METRO light rail + buses; mostly car-oriented. George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) / Hobby (HOU). Sprawling and car-centric.
Why Live Here
- Energy capital; oil-and-gas HQ cluster
- NASA & the Texas Medical Center (world’s largest)
- No state income tax; affordable housing
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