Santa Clara, California vs. The Woodlands, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Woodlands, Texas is 52.4% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $23,798 in The Woodlands, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Woodlands, Texas is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in The Woodlands
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. The Woodlands, TX
Compared to Santa Clara, The Woodlands is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.4% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  31.4% lower
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower