Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. Katy, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Katy, Texas is 9.1% more expensive than Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $152,688 in Katy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Katy, Texas is more expensive than Fort Walton Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Katy
than in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fort Walton Beach, FL vs. Katy, TX
Compared to Fort Walton Beach, Katy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  35.5% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher