Katy, Texas vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 51.5% more expensive than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $143,890 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in San Diego
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Katy, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.5% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  166.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher