Katy, Texas vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 24.4% more expensive than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $143,017 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is more expensive than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Arvada
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to Katy, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher