Special offer

The Woodlands, Texas Cost of Living

By
Services for Real Estate Pros with InboundREM

Cost of Living in The Woodlands, TX

Cost of Living

Cost of living in The Woodlands, Texas is the total amount of money one would need to spend in order to maintain a certain standard of living. This cost is an effective way to identify if moving into a city would be financially viable for families. If you plan to move into The Woodlands you'll want to compare your potential income from your current home. The cost of living index below is a summarized list of the average costs of typical things one would need to pay for regularly.

  The Woodlands Texas United States
Groceries 95 91 100
Healthcare 104 96 100
Housing 170 83 100
Utilities 87 100 100
Transportation 96 94 100
Goods & Services 101 93 100
Total 122.5 101.8 100

Check out our original neighborhood page at https://www.homesinwoodlandstx.com/.

Basic Services

Service costs in The Woodlands is a bit higher than the state average which are relatively similar to other parts of the country. A haircut in the city costs $17.17, a beauty salon service is $40.50, and movie tickets are $10.72. 

 

Housing

Cost of living in The Woodlands is a good amount more expensive in comparison to the national and state average. This is primarily due to the high cost of real estate in the city. Housing both through rentals or by purchasing a home for yourself can be quite expensive.

 

Check out our original neighborhood page at https://www.homesinwoodlandstx.com/.

Utility Bills

The average cost for various utility bills for a typical home is around $136.37 while internet fees come at around $62.50. These costs are a good amount lower than what a family pays for in other parts of Texas and the country.

Food and Groceries

A meal outside your home usually costs $12 for each person. Dining out for a 3-course meal will have an average bill of $45. Fast food meals, on the other hand is about $7.

 

Transportation

Gasoline average price in The Woodlands is about $2.07 per gallon which is 7.8% cheaper than the median cost in the country. Other car repair expenses in the city typically are higher compared to other cities of Texas and the country. 

Healthcare

Medical expenses in The Woodlands can be quite expensive with many medical bills costing higher than the national average. For example, a general physician costs $108.33 per visit, $106.13 for an optometrist, and $102.05 for a dentist. The average costs for these visits are $108.36, $102.16, and $92.53 respectively.

 

Taxes

Sales tax in the region is 6.25% with a maximum surtax of 8.25%. Property taxes in the city is 1.86% of the home's value. The state of Texas is one of the lowest taxed states in the country which gives an excellent savings for families planning to move into the area.

 

Check out our original neighborhood page at https://www.homesinwoodlandstx.com/.

 

If you would like to receive a FREE Competitive Market Analysis, contact me today.

Let Me Help You Find Your Woodlands, Texas Home!

If you are a buyer, it is important to have the assistance of a Buyer's Agent to represent you during the transaction. If you need additional assistance or would like to schedule a showing, contact our office at 281-701-5117.

************************************************************************************ 
 
POSTED BY
Thai Truong
6121 FM 1960 West Rd, Houston, TX
Phone: 281-701-5117

Comments (0)