Durham, North Carolina vs. Sugar Land, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sugar Land, Texas is 16.2% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $106,909 in Sugar Land, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sugar Land, Texas is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Sugar Land
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Sugar Land, TX
Compared to Durham, Sugar Land is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  44.1% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher