Katy, Texas vs. Lead, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lead, South Dakota is 19.2% cheaper than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $40,415 in Lead, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lead, South Dakota is cheaper than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Lead
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Lead, SD
Compared to Katy, Lead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  43.7% lower
  Health
  52.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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