The Woodlands, Texas vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 43.3% more expensive than The Woodlands, Texas.

You would need a salary of $172,011 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in The Woodlands, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than The Woodlands, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in San Diego
than in The Woodlands, Texas
The Woodlands, TX vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to The Woodlands, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.3% higher
      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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher