Cost of Living Calculator - Wharton, Texas vs Katy, Texas


The cost of living in Katy, Texas is 36.5% more expensive than Wharton, Texas.

You would need a salary of $102,352 in Katy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wharton, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Katy, Texas is more expensive than Wharton, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Katy
than in Wharton, Texas
Wharton, TX vs Katy, TX
Compared to Wharton, Katy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  58.6% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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