Cost of Living Calculator - Monroe, North Carolina vs Katy, Texas


The cost of living in Katy, Texas is 12.2% more expensive than Monroe, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $84,138 in Katy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Katy, Texas is more expensive than Monroe, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Katy
than in Monroe, North Carolina
Monroe, NC vs Katy, TX
Compared to Monroe, Katy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  27.9% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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