What does coffee cost in Houston, TX?
Based on 17 menu prices for a 12oz latte at independent coffee shops in the Houston metro area, collected by Fresh Cup in Fall 2026.
+4.8% vs other large metros
Median price at independent shops, at each drink’s standard size. Red is higher than the national median; green is lower. A faded drink has fewer than 5 prices, a small sample.
A 12oz latte typically costs $5.50 here, 10.0% higher than the national median ($5.00) and 4.8% higher than the median for other large metros ($5.25).
17 prices, from $4.50 to $6.00. The median is $5.50.
Is coffee expensive in Houston?
It’s 10.0% higher than the national median. The typical 12oz latte at an independent shop costs $5.50 here and $5.00 nationally.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
It’s 4.8% higher than Texas as a whole. A 12oz latte typically costs $5.50 in Houston and $5.25 across Texas.
Is coffee more expensive in Houston or Austin?
Houston is 4.8% more expensive. A 12oz latte typically costs $5.50 in Houston and $5.25 in Austin, a $0.25 difference.
Is coffee more expensive in Houston or Dallas-Fort Worth?
About the same. A 12oz latte typically costs $5.50 in Houston and $5.50 in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Is coffee more expensive in Houston or San Antonio?
Houston is 10.0% more expensive. A 12oz latte typically costs $5.50 in Houston and $5.00 in San Antonio, a $0.50 difference. The San Antonio figure is based on 8 prices, a small sample.
Is coffee more expensive in Houston or El Paso?
About the same. A 12oz latte typically costs $5.50 in Houston and $5.50 in El Paso. The El Paso figure is based on 7 prices, a small sample.
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