Cost of Living Calculator - Buffalo, New York vs Katy, Texas


The cost of living in Katy, Texas is 19.7% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $43,078 in Katy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Katy, Texas is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Katy
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs Katy, TX
Compared to Buffalo, Katy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  184.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  19.2% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher

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