Sugar Land, Texas vs. Gardena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gardena, California is 35.3% more expensive than Sugar Land, Texas.

You would need a salary of $67,652 in Gardena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sugar Land, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gardena, California is more expensive than Sugar Land, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Gardena
than in Sugar Land, Texas
Sugar Land, TX vs. Gardena, CA
Compared to Sugar Land, Gardena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  28.2% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower