Cost of Living Calculator - San Mateo, California vs The Woodlands, Texas


The cost of living in The Woodlands, Texas is 55.3% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $104,934 in The Woodlands, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Woodlands, Texas is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in The Woodlands
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs The Woodlands, TX
Compared to San Mateo, The Woodlands is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.3% 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
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% lower

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