Carbondale, Illinois vs. Katy, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Katy, Texas is 35.6% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $67,798 in Katy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Katy, Texas is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
274% more expensive in Katy
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs. Katy, TX
Compared to Carbondale, Katy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  73.9% higher
  Health
  26.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher

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