Katy, Texas vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 44.9% more expensive than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $84,015 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Boston
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Katy, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% higher
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.0% higher