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Lexington, TX vs Katy, TX

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Is it cheaper to live in Katy or is it cheaper to live in Lexington?
- Katy is 9.4% more expensive than Lexington.

Which city has more affordable housing, Katy or Lexington?
- Katy housing costs are 20.1% more expensive than Lexington housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Lexington or is Health Care more affordable in Katy.
- Health related expenses are 8.2% less in Katy.
 Lexington, TXKaty, TXUnited States
 Overall  Unlock96.9100
 Food & Groceries91.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock95.1100
 Housing90.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$435,500$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock122.1100
 Miscellaneous76.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Lexington    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

i only lived in lexington for a short time, but...it was beautiful! i found it to be pretty friendly to new-comers. i wouldn't have left if i didn't have  More

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Reviews for Katy    24 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Katy is so nice. It is spread out in the typical Houston way, but I really enjoyed all of the Asian restaurants, shopping, and churches. Great place to raise a family.  More

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Over 4 years ago

Lived here my entire life, Great  More

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My kids has been it this school since it opened. It was great at first until they kept changing hands in principle. They had great plans but never get carried out. The  More

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