Cost of Living Calculator - Katy, Texas vs Berkeley, California


The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 125.0% more expensive than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $517,570 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs Berkeley, CA
Compared to Katy, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  125.0% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  394.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  22.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher

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