Matthews, North Carolina vs. The Woodlands, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Woodlands, Texas is 4.3% more expensive than Matthews, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,144 in The Woodlands, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Matthews, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Woodlands, Texas is more expensive than Matthews, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in The Woodlands
than in Matthews, North Carolina
Matthews, NC vs. The Woodlands, TX
Compared to Matthews, The Woodlands is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower