Lafayette, California vs. The Woodlands, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Woodlands, Texas is 56.8% cheaper than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $21,586 in The Woodlands, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Woodlands, Texas is cheaper than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in The Woodlands
than in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA vs. The Woodlands, TX
Compared to Lafayette, The Woodlands is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.8% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower