Riverside, California vs. The Woodlands, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Woodlands, Texas is 16.6% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $41,723 in The Woodlands, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Woodlands, Texas is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in The Woodlands
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. The Woodlands, TX
Compared to Riverside, The Woodlands is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  34.0% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower