Katy, Texas vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 103.0% more expensive than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $345,137 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
171% more expensive in San Jose
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Katy, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.0% 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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  314.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  23.7% higher
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher