Katy, Texas vs. St. Joseph, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Michigan is 15.3% cheaper than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $42,351 in St. Joseph, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Joseph, Michigan is cheaper than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in St. Joseph
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. St. Joseph, MI
Compared to Katy, St. Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower