Fairfield, Iowa vs. Katy, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Katy, Texas is 43.1% more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $107,331 in Katy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Katy, Texas is more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
214% more expensive in Katy
than in Fairfield, Iowa
Fairfield, IA vs. Katy, TX
Compared to Fairfield, Katy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  99.8% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher