Cost of Living Calculator - Katy, Texas vs South Padre Island, Texas


The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 12.7% cheaper than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $65,439 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is cheaper than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in South Padre Island
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs South Padre Island, TX
Compared to Katy, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% lower
      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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  30.1% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.3% lower

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