Gainesville, Florida vs. Sugar Land, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sugar Land, Texas is 25.9% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $144,772 in Sugar Land, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sugar Land, Texas is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Sugar Land
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Sugar Land, TX
Compared to Gainesville, Sugar Land is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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)
  65.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  48.7% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher