Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Katy, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Katy, Texas is 3.4% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $129,272 in Katy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Katy, Texas is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Katy
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Katy, TX
Compared to Raleigh, Katy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  37.8% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher