Aurora, Illinois vs. Katy, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Katy, Texas is 18.9% more expensive than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $95,084 in Katy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Katy, Texas is more expensive than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Katy
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. Katy, TX
Compared to Aurora, Katy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% higher
      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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  35.1% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower