Santa Clara, California vs. Sugar Land, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sugar Land, Texas is 51.8% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $24,096 in Sugar Land, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sugar Land, Texas is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Sugar Land
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa_Clara, CA vs. Sugar_Land, TX
Compared to Santa_Clara, Sugar_Land is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.8% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher