Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Sugar Land, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sugar Land, Texas is 10.6% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $165,967 in Sugar Land, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sugar Land, Texas is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
32% more expensive in Sugar Land
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Sugar Land, TX
Compared to Raleigh, Sugar Land is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  36.8% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher