Penn Valley, California vs. Katy, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Katy, Texas is 16.2% cheaper than Penn Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $54,458 in Katy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Penn Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Katy, Texas is cheaper than Penn Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Katy
than in Penn Valley, California
Penn Valley, CA vs. Katy, TX
Compared to Penn Valley, Katy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  28.9% higher
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower