Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Sugar Land, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sugar Land, Texas is 36.3% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $68,171 in Sugar Land, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sugar Land, Texas is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Sugar Land
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Sugar Land, TX
Compared to Lake Charles, Sugar Land is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  36.0% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher

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