Dayton, Texas vs. Katy, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Katy, Texas is 13.6% more expensive than Dayton, Texas.

You would need a salary of $56,813 in Katy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Katy, Texas is more expensive than Dayton, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Katy
than in Dayton, Texas
Dayton, TX vs. Katy, TX
Compared to Dayton, Katy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher