Katy, Texas vs. Murphy, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murphy, Texas is 11.9% more expensive than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $55,949 in Murphy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murphy, Texas is more expensive than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Murphy
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Murphy, TX
Compared to Katy, Murphy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  19.7% lower
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower