South Padre Island, Texas vs. Katy, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Katy, Texas is 14.6% more expensive than South Padre Island, Texas.

You would need a salary of $63,036 in Katy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in South Padre Island, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Katy, Texas is more expensive than South Padre Island, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Katy
than in South Padre Island, Texas
South Padre Island, TX vs. Katy, TX
Compared to South Padre Island, Katy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  43.1% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.3% higher