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Waco, TX vs The Woodlands, TX

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Is it cheaper to live in The Woodlands or is it cheaper to live in Waco?
- The Woodlands is 20.0% more expensive than Waco.

Which city has more affordable housing, The Woodlands or Waco?
- The Woodlands housing costs are 145.8% more expensive than Waco housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Waco or is Health Care more affordable in The Woodlands.
- Health related expenses are 1.1% less in The Woodlands.
 Waco, TXThe Woodlands, TXUnited States
 Overall  Unlock100.1100
 Food & Groceries92.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock99.9100
 Housing57.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$517,000$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock96.4100
 Miscellaneous91.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Waco    20 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic.  More

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Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of  More

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i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased  More

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Reviews for The Woodlands    25 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

The Woodlands is like nowhere I've ever lived before. The neighborhoods are tucked away in woods and often very quiet. There are greenbelts and some amazing walking  More

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I moved to The Woodlands in 1993. Then it was a safe place to live and great place to raise children. Today however beautiful forest, restaurant's and shopping it's not  More

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Over 10 years ago

Some parents rave about the education system here but more and more parents are home schooling in our area. The ones that rave about it are the ones who are enjoying  More

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