Katy, Texas vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 21.8% cheaper than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $19,547 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Katy, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher