Katy, TX vs Spring, TX

Spring is moderately more affordable than Katy, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Katy scores 115 compared to 103 for Spring, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Katy can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Katy is $1,609/month compared to $1,656/month in Spring — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Katy has cheaper rent, Spring actually has lower median home values ($221,300 vs $376,800).

Median household income in Katy is $107,332 compared to $86,888 in Spring (+23.5%). While Katy is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Katy spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, less than the 22.9% in Spring.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (71.1°F vs 70.5°F). Spring receives more rainfall at 51.8" per year compared to 49.7" in Katy.