Sugar Land, Texas vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 55.5% more expensive than Sugar Land, Texas.

You would need a salary of $217,723 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sugar Land, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Sugar Land, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Sugar Land, Texas
Sugar Land, TX vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Sugar Land, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.5% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  36.4% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower