College Station, Texas vs. Richardson, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richardson, Texas is 26.2% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $101,350 in Richardson, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richardson, Texas is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Richardson
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Richardson, TX
Compared to College Station, Richardson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  60.1% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% higher