Lubbock, Texas vs. Katy, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Katy, Texas is 31.2% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $52,491 in Katy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Katy, Texas is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Katy
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Katy, TX
Compared to Lubbock, Katy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  67.0% higher
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher