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


The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 123.9% more expensive than The Woodlands, Texas.

You would need a salary of $235,147 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in The Woodlands, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than The Woodlands, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in San Mateo
than in The Woodlands, Texas
The Woodlands, TX vs San Mateo, CA
Compared to The Woodlands, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.9% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  317.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  48.8% higher
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% higher

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