abbotts at home
Cincinnati is probably a little cheaper. But, Houston is the 4th largest city in the US. Compared to most other large cities, Houston's home prices are low!
Be careful buying a home outside of an HOA protected neighborhood. Since Houston doesn't have zoning laws, anything can be built next to you. Including a WalMart or a bar!
It's sunny most of the year, which is great! But, the summer heat is so unbearable, most people hide inside. That makes summer vacation not as much fun for families as it is in the Midwest. And, of course, there's the chance of hurricanes & flooding..
Most pools in Houston have chillers added onto them. I didn't even know these existed when I lived in Cincinnati. Chillers cool the water down in the HOT summer months when pools here get bath water hot!