Cost of Living Calculator - Katy, Texas vs Kirkland, Washington


The cost of living in Kirkland, Washington is 69.2% more expensive than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $126,939 in Kirkland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kirkland, Washington is more expensive than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Kirkland
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs Kirkland, WA
Compared to Katy, Kirkland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.2% higher
      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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  197.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.9% lower
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% higher

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