Friendswood, Texas vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 158.1% more expensive than Friendswood, Texas.

You would need a salary of $193,605 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Friendswood, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Friendswood, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
289% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Friendswood, Texas
Friendswood, TX vs. Redwood City, CA
Compared to Friendswood, Redwood City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  158.1% 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
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  436.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  41.3% higher
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher