| | Saginaw, MI | Katy, TX | United States |
| Overall | 79.2 | 96.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 88.5 | 99.1 | 100 |
| Health | 88.7 | 95.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 43.2 | 108.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $105,700 | $435,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,960.0% | 9,290.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 98.7 | 122.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 95.6 | 105.4 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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I have been here a hot min (since birth). it ain't that bad. there is a lot to like if you ain't mad all of the time. More
I've lived in Saginaw and completely hated it. Dilapidated buildings throughout the city that are being used for crack smokers, drug deals, and other criminal More
Pros: Cost of Living. This is probably one of the cheapest areas in the country.
Cons: Local government has outrageous taxes and fees. No jobs, CRIME!!!!, no More
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Katy is so nice. It is spread out in the typical Houston way, but I really enjoyed all of the Asian restaurants, shopping, and churches. Great place to raise a family. More
Lived here my entire life, Great More
My kids has been it this school since it opened. It was great at first until they kept changing hands in principle. They had great plans but never get carried out. The More
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