Katy, Texas vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 18.4% cheaper than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $107,694 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Columbus
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Katy, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower