San Jose, California vs. Sugar Land, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sugar Land, Texas is 47.3% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $26,349 in Sugar Land, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sugar Land, Texas is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Sugar Land
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Sugar Land, TX
Compared to San Jose, Sugar Land is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.3% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  19.7% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher