Cost of Living Calculator - Elgin, Illinois vs Sugar Land, Texas


The cost of living in Sugar Land, Texas is 23.7% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,845 in Sugar Land, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sugar Land, Texas is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Sugar Land
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs Sugar Land, TX
Compared to Elgin, Sugar Land is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  33.3% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher

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