Houston saddled with 7th highest inflation rate in the U.S., study says

ByAmber Heckler CultureMap logo
Monday, January 29, 2024
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HOUSTON, Texas -- Inflation has certainly rattled the national economy, but some cities are feeling that sting harder than others - especially Houston.

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According to new study by personal finance experts WalletHub, Houston, The Woodlands, and Sugar Land have been saddled with the No. 7 highest inflation rate in the U.S.

The report compared 23 of America's largest metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) with Consumer Price Index data to measure inflation trends in two timetables:

  • the most previous month (November)
  • the most recent year

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