Carol Stream, Illinois vs. Sugar Land, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sugar Land, Texas is 9.2% more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $81,864 in Sugar Land, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sugar Land, Texas is more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Sugar Land
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs. Sugar Land, TX
Compared to Carol Stream, Sugar Land is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower