The Woodlands, Texas vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 92.1% more expensive than The Woodlands, Texas.

You would need a salary of $432,221 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in The Woodlands, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than The Woodlands, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in San Jose
than in The Woodlands, Texas
The Woodlands, TX vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to The Woodlands, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.1% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  196.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  56.6% higher
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher