Abilene, Texas vs. Katy, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Katy, Texas is 33.5% more expensive than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $146,898 in Katy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Katy, Texas is more expensive than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Katy
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. Katy, TX
Compared to Abilene, Katy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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)
  101.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  78.2% higher
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher