What is a pro or con of living in Huntington Beach, Californiacompared to Katy, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 144% more expensive in Huntington Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Huntington Beach, California copmared to Katy, Texas?

A salary of $50,000 in Katy, Texas should increase to $85,222 in Huntington Beach, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

KATY vs. HUNTINGTON BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Katy, Texas vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntington Beach, California is 70.4% more expensive than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $85,222 in Huntington Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Huntington Beach, California is more expensive than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Huntington Beach
than in Katy, Texas

Katy, TX vs. Huntington Beach, CA

Compared to Katy, Huntington Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

70.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

242.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.8% higher

Commute

3.8% lower

Health

1.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Katy, Texas vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Katy, TX vs. Huntington Beach, CA

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