10 Best Cities for Return on Salary: Houston, Texas

10 Best Cities for Return on Salary: Houston, Texas

Median Household Income:
$60,072
Average Cost of Living (per national average) :
-1%
Unemployment Rate:
4.8%
Houston is an economic gem in that it pays comparably to places like New York and San Francisco, and has a similarly diverse job-market landscape, yet cost of living is more in line with the rest of the Texas.

No matter your sector, chances are Houston offers well-paid opportunities, at a cost of living below the national average.