City comparison
Cost indices by category, with the US city average (100) marked.
Index: 100 = US city average. Lower is more affordable.
Side-by-side costs, salaries, and sub-category indices.
| Metric | San Tan Valley | The Woodlands | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,729/mo | $1,723/mo | 0.3% higher in A |
| Median home value | $304,000 | $456,400 | 33.4% lower in A |
| Median household income | $88,466 | $142,384 | 37.9% lower in A |
| Groceries index | 106.9 | 106.2 | 0.7% higher in A |
| Utilities index | 129.7 | 105.2 | 23.2% higher in A |
| Transportation index | 110.4 | 95.2 | 16.0% higher in A |
| Healthcare index | 111.8 | 115.9 | 3.5% lower in A |
How much you'd need to earn in the other city to keep the same standard of living.
If you earn $100,000 in San Tan Valley, you'd need $95,582 in The Woodlands to maintain your standard of living.
Climate, safety, and demographics side by side.
The Woodlands, TX is about 4.4% cheaper overall than San Tan Valley, AZ, based on our cost-of-living index. If you earn $80,000 in San Tan Valley, you'd need about $76,466 in The Woodlands to keep the same standard of living.