Federal Way, Washington vs. The Woodlands, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Woodlands, Texas is 16.6% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $41,723 in The Woodlands, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Woodlands, Texas is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in The Woodlands
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. The Woodlands, TX
Compared to Federal Way, The Woodlands is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.3% higher
  Commute
  35.2% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower