Arlington, Virginia vs. The Woodlands, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Woodlands, Texas is 30.8% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $69,245 in The Woodlands, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Woodlands, Texas is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in The Woodlands
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. The Woodlands, TX
Compared to Arlington, The Woodlands is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower