Katy, Texas vs. Yakima, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yakima, Washington is 12.3% cheaper than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $131,586 in Yakima, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yakima, Washington is cheaper than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Yakima
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Yakima, WA
Compared to Katy, Yakima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower