Cost of Living Calculator - Elgin, Illinois vs Katy, Texas


The cost of living in Katy, Texas is 15.6% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,806 in Katy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Katy, Texas is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Katy
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs Katy, TX
Compared to Elgin, Katy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  34.3% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower

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