Orinda, California vs. Katy, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Katy, Texas is 70.3% cheaper than Orinda, California.

You would need a salary of $14,861 in Katy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Orinda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Katy, Texas is cheaper than Orinda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Katy
than in Orinda, California
Orinda, CA vs. Katy, TX
Compared to Orinda, Katy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.3% 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
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower