Fairfield, California vs. The Woodlands, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Woodlands, Texas is 17.4% cheaper than Fairfield, California.

You would need a salary of $111,569 in The Woodlands, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Woodlands, Texas is cheaper than Fairfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in The Woodlands
than in Fairfield, California
Fairfield, CA vs. The Woodlands, TX
Compared to Fairfield, The Woodlands is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower