Cost of Living Calculator - Katy, Texas vs Iowa City, Iowa


The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 17.7% cheaper than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $61,759 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs Iowa City, IA
Compared to Katy, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  43.9% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher

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