Katy, Texas vs. West Plains, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Plains, Missouri is 31.5% cheaper than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $34,230 in West Plains, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Plains, Missouri is cheaper than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in West Plains
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. West Plains, MO
Compared to Katy, West Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  51.1% lower
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower