Fairfax, Virginia vs. The Woodlands, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Woodlands, Texas is 24.5% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $188,765 in The Woodlands, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Woodlands, Texas is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in The Woodlands
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. The Woodlands, TX
Compared to Fairfax, The Woodlands is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower