Cost of Living Calculator - Katy, Texas vs Media, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Media, Pennsylvania is 18.7% more expensive than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $118,697 in Media, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Media, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Media
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs Media, PA
Compared to Katy, Media is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher

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