Cost of Living Calculator - Durham, North Carolina vs Katy, Texas


The cost of living in Katy, Texas is 8.6% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $195,536 in Katy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Katy, Texas is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Katy
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs Katy, TX
Compared to Durham, Katy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  45.2% higher
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher

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