Sugar Land, Texas vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 74.6% more expensive than Sugar Land, Texas.

You would need a salary of $174,581 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sugar Land, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Sugar Land, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Sugar Land, Texas
Sugar Land, TX vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Sugar Land, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.6% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  188.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  24.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher