Katy, Texas vs. St. Joseph, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Missouri is 29.0% cheaper than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $71,010 in St. Joseph, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Joseph, Missouri is cheaper than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in St. Joseph
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. St. Joseph, MO
Compared to Katy, St. Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  41.9% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower