Anchorage, Alaska vs. Katy, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Katy, Texas is 8.7% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $86,728 in Katy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Katy, Texas is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
27% cheaper in Katy
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Katy, TX
Compared to Anchorage, Katy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% lower
      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
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower