Katy, Texas vs. Renton, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Renton, Washington is 36.5% more expensive than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $117,428 in Renton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Renton, Washington is more expensive than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Renton
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Renton, WA
Compared to Katy, Renton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% lower
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% higher