Boston, Massachusetts vs. Sugar Land, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sugar Land, Texas is 26.1% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $36,930 in Sugar Land, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sugar Land, Texas is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Sugar Land
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Sugar Land, TX
Compared to Boston, Sugar Land is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower