Pasadena, California vs. Katy, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Katy, Texas is 43.0% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $28,498 in Katy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Katy, Texas is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Katy
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Katy, TX
Compared to Pasadena, Katy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.0% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower