The Woodlands, Texas vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 15.6% more expensive than The Woodlands, Texas.

You would need a salary of $346,917 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in The Woodlands, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than The Woodlands, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Austin
than in The Woodlands, Texas
The Woodlands, TX vs. Austin, TX
Compared to The Woodlands, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher