Katy, Texas vs. Brockton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brockton, Massachusetts is 13.8% more expensive than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $56,893 in Brockton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brockton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Katy, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
44% more expensive in Brockton
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Brockton, MA
Compared to Katy, Brockton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% higher
  Commute
  11.4% higher
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher