Seattle, Washington vs. Sugar Land, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sugar Land, Texas is 32.5% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $97,230 in Sugar Land, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sugar Land, Texas is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Sugar Land
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Sugar Land, TX
Compared to Seattle, Sugar Land is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.8% higher
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower