Murrieta, California vs. Katy, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Katy, Texas is 21.0% cheaper than Murrieta, California.

You would need a salary of $118,545 in Katy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Murrieta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Katy, Texas is cheaper than Murrieta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Katy
than in Murrieta, California
Murrieta, CA vs. Katy, TX
Compared to Murrieta, Katy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower