Humble, TX vs Livingston, TX

Livingston is moderately more affordable than Humble, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Humble scores 87 compared to 79 for Livingston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Humble can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Humble is $1,216/month compared to $1,098/month in Livingston — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Livingston is more affordable at $158,100 median vs $191,200.

Median household income in Humble is $52,927 compared to $52,385 in Livingston (+1%). Humble does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Humble spend roughly 27.6% of their income on rent, more than the 25.2% in Livingston.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (70.5°F vs 67.7°F). Humble receives more rainfall at 51.8" per year compared to 47.7" in Livingston.