Valley Center, California vs. Katy, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Katy, Texas is 34.4% cheaper than Valley Center, California.

You would need a salary of $32,807 in Katy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley Center, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Katy, Texas is cheaper than Valley Center, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Katy
than in Valley Center, California
Valley Center, CA vs. Katy, TX
Compared to Valley Center, Katy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower