Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Sugar Land, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sugar Land, Texas is 21.8% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $128,943 in Sugar Land, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sugar Land, Texas is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Sugar Land
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Sugar Land, TX
Compared to Allentown, Sugar Land is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher