Katy, Texas vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 9.3% cheaper than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $36,298 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Richmond
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Katy, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher