Cost of Living Calculator - Katy, Texas vs San Mateo, California


The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 136.6% more expensive than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $591,596 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
216% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs San Mateo, CA
Compared to Katy, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  136.6% 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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  482.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% higher

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