Cost of Living Calculator - Laurel, Mississippi vs Katy, Texas


The cost of living in Katy, Texas is 47.1% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $73,542 in Katy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Katy, Texas is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
252% more expensive in Katy
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs Katy, TX
Compared to Laurel, Katy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.1% higher
      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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  78.2% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher

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