Carlsbad, California vs. Sugar Land, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sugar Land, Texas is 42.3% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $129,733 in Sugar Land, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sugar Land, Texas is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Sugar Land
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Sugar Land, TX
Compared to Carlsbad, Sugar Land is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.3% lower
      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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher