Katy, Texas vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 0.8% cheaper than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $100,237 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is cheaper than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Worcester
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to Katy, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher