Elmhurst, Illinois vs. Katy, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Katy, Texas is 14.9% cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $723,012 in Katy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Katy, Texas is cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Katy
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs. Katy, TX
Compared to Elmhurst, Katy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% lower
      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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower