Katy, Texas vs. Andover, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Andover, Massachusetts is 45.2% more expensive than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $181,539 in Andover, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Andover, Massachusetts is more expensive than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Andover
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Andover, MA
Compared to Katy, Andover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher