Sugar Land, Texas vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 144.0% more expensive than Sugar Land, Texas.

You would need a salary of $121,977 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sugar Land, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Sugar Land, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
352% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Sugar Land, Texas
Sugar Land, TX vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Sugar Land, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  144.0% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  375.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  47.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower