Cary, North Carolina vs. The Woodlands, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Woodlands, Texas is 1.8% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $118,771 in The Woodlands, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Woodlands, Texas is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in The Woodlands
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. The Woodlands, TX
Compared to Cary, The Woodlands is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  11.6% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher