Galveston, Texas vs. Katy, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Katy, Texas is 13.0% more expensive than Galveston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $56,510 in Katy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Galveston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Katy, Texas is more expensive than Galveston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Katy
than in Galveston, Texas
Galveston, TX vs. Katy, TX
Compared to Galveston, Katy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  56.9% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower