A first-person, resident-backed breakdown of the cost of living in Katy TX for 2026. Includes verified housing ranges, daily expenses, utilities, commuting, lifestyle costs, and local insights based on more than 20 years of living in the Katy area.
Wondering what it really costs to live in Katy, TX in 2025? After more than 20 years here, I break down housing, utilities, transportation, and lifestyle expenses — and explain why Katy remains one of the best values in the Houston area for quality living.
What’s driving the boom in Katy, TX? From top-tier master-planned communities to a growing food scene and unbeatable lifestyle, more people than ever are making Katy their home. I’ve lived here since 2003—and I’m sharing exactly why it might be your next move too.