Katy, Texas vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 58.5% more expensive than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $31,690 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Seattle
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Katy, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.5% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% lower
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% higher