El Cajon, California vs. Sugar Land, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sugar Land, Texas is 23.5% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $24,464 in Sugar Land, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sugar Land, Texas is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Sugar Land
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Sugar Land, TX
Compared to El Cajon, Sugar Land is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher