Santa Barbara, California vs. The Woodlands, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Woodlands, Texas is 48.6% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $25,677 in The Woodlands, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Woodlands, Texas is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in The Woodlands
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. The Woodlands, TX
Compared to Santa Barbara, The Woodlands is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower