Katy, TX Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Katy, Texas?
$6,960 / month
for a family, 28.9% more expensive than the national average
$5,000 / month
for a single person, 4.9% more expensive than the national average

Katy cost of living score
96.9
Less expensive
3.1% lower
than the US average
2.9% higher
than the Texas average
Katy, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 96.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 3.1% lower than the U.S. average and 2.9% lower than the average for Texas.

Katy, TX

Housing costs in Katy?
A typical home costs $435,500, which is 28.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 46.3% more expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Katy costs $1,790 per month, which is 25.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 28.5% more than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Katy?
To live comfortably in Katy, Texas, a minimum annual income of $83,520 for a family, and $60,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Katy?
Katy, TX is known for its low cost of living. The overall cost of living index in Katy is 89.2 which is 11.8 points below the national average of 100. Housing costs are especially low, with a median home price at around $225,000 which is much lower than the national median home price of over $350,000. Additionally, the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Katy is only $825 per month. With its low housing costs and grocery prices that are 7% lower than the national average, it's no wonder that people are moving to Katy and enjoying the affordable lifestyle it offers.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesKatyTexasUnited States
  96.994.2100.0
  99.193.7100
  95.1100.0100.0
  108.283.5100.0
  $435,500$297,600$338,100
  92.999.2100
  122.1103.3100.0
  105.483.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Katy
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Katy is so nice. It is spread out in the typical Houston way, but I really enjoyed all of the Asian restaurants, shopping, and churches. Great place to raise a family.  More

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Over 3 years ago

Lived here my entire life, Great  More

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My kids has been it this school since it opened. It was great at first until they kept changing hands in principle. They had great plans but never get carried out. The  More

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