Alameda, California vs. The Woodlands, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Woodlands, Texas is 46.7% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $26,643 in The Woodlands, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Woodlands, Texas is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in The Woodlands
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs. The Woodlands, TX
Compared to Alameda, The Woodlands is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.7% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower