Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Stevens, Washington vs Katy, Texas


The cost of living in Katy, Texas is 18.7% cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington.

You would need a salary of $61,031 in Katy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Stevens, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Katy, Texas is cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Katy
than in Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens, WA vs Katy, TX
Compared to Lake Stevens, Katy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.7% higher
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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