Sugar Land, Texas vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 41.6% more expensive than Sugar Land, Texas.

You would need a salary of $120,335 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sugar Land, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Sugar Land, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in San Diego
than in Sugar Land, Texas
Sugar Land, TX vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Sugar Land, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower