Katy, Texas vs. Carroll, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carroll, Iowa is 26.6% cheaper than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $73,371 in Carroll, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carroll, Iowa is cheaper than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Carroll
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Carroll, IA
Compared to Katy, Carroll is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% lower
      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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  51.3% lower
  Health
  26.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher