Study Shows How Far $100K Go in Houston

A new ranking shows how much $100K is really worth in different major cities, based on purchasing power parity. In Houston, it comes out to $83,343 after taxes and cost of living adjustments, putting us 61st out of 69 cities.

For comparison: 1st Manhattan (worst): $100K → $30K 61st Houston: $100K → $83K

Does this seem accurate based on your experience?

Study link: https://smartasset.com/data-studies/100k-worth-2025