Malibu, California vs. Katy, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Katy, Texas is 77.5% cheaper than Malibu, California.

You would need a salary of $16,842 in Katy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Malibu, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Katy, Texas is cheaper than Malibu, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Katy
than in Malibu, California
Malibu, CA vs. Katy, TX
Compared to Malibu, Katy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.5% 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
  16.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  27.1% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower