Katy, Texas vs. Denison, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denison, Iowa is 31.4% cheaper than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $34,325 in Denison, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denison, Iowa is cheaper than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Denison
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Denison, IA
Compared to Katy, Denison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  51.0% lower
  Health
  24.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower