Katy, Texas vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 16.4% cheaper than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $83,569 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Katy, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower