Sugar Land, Texas vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 91.9% more expensive than Sugar Land, Texas.

You would need a salary of $287,820 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sugar Land, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Sugar Land, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Sugar Land, Texas
Sugar Land, TX vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Sugar Land, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.9% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  244.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% higher