What is a pro or con of living in Katy, Texascompared to College Station, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 38% more expensive in Katy.

What salary do I need to live in Katy, Texas copmared to College Station, Texas?

A salary of $65,000 in College Station, Texas should increase to $77,780 in Katy, Texas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLLEGE STATION vs. KATY
Cost of Living Comparison

College Station, Texas vs. Katy, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Katy, Texas is 19.7% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $77,780 in Katy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Katy, Texas is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Katy
than in College Station, Texas

College Station, TX vs. Katy, TX

Compared to College Station, Katy is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.8% lower

Commute

74.2% higher

Health

5.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

12.0% higher

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College Station, Texas vs. Katy, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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College Station, TX vs. Katy, TX

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