Ridgecrest, California vs. Katy, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Katy, Texas is 10.2% more expensive than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $82,648 in Katy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Katy, Texas is more expensive than Ridgecrest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Katy
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs. Katy, TX
Compared to Ridgecrest, Katy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% lower
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower