Duncanville, TX vs The Woodlands, TX

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Duncanville is 20% cheaper than The Woodlands. With a cost index of 103 vs 129, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Duncanville to The Woodlands should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Duncanville is $1,562/month compared to $1,792/month in The Woodlands — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Duncanville is more affordable at $239,200 median vs $479,400.

Median household income in Duncanville is $71,381 compared to $141,353 in The Woodlands (-49.5%). While The Woodlands is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Duncanville spend roughly 26.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in The Woodlands.