Katy, Texas vs. Belfast, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belfast, Maine is 15.5% cheaper than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $63,385 in Belfast, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belfast, Maine is cheaper than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Belfast
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Belfast, ME
Compared to Katy, Belfast is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  36.8% lower
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower