Katy, Texas vs. Grand Prairie, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Prairie, Texas is 4.5% cheaper than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $71,601 in Grand Prairie, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Prairie, Texas is cheaper than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Grand Prairie
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Grand Prairie, TX
Compared to Katy, Grand Prairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher