Palm Desert, California vs. Sugar Land, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sugar Land, Texas is 8.3% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $91,741 in Sugar Land, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sugar Land, Texas is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Sugar Land
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Sugar Land, TX
Compared to Palm Desert, Sugar Land is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher