Houston, Texas vs. Sugar Land, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sugar Land, Texas is 18.6% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $118,639 in Sugar Land, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sugar Land, Texas is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Sugar Land
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Sugar Land, TX
Compared to Houston, Sugar Land is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher