Katy, Texas vs. Auburn, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Auburn, Washington is 25.2% more expensive than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $93,909 in Auburn, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Auburn, Washington 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 Auburn
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Auburn, WA
Compared to Katy, Auburn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% lower
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% higher