Sugar Land, TX Cost Of Living
Sugar Land's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In Texas
In America
What is the cost of living in Sugar Land, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Sugar Land has an overall cost of living index of 117 which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Texas, Sugar Land has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than Texas's index of 94.
The standard of living in Sugar Land ranks as #4,630 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Sugar Land ranks as the #1,789 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
Sugar Land Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
| Living Expense | Sugar Land | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 90 | 89 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 157 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 113 | 101 | 100 | |
Sugar Land, TX Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Texas, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Sugar Land | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $337,600 | $187,200 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,768 | $1,082 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $123,261 | $63,826 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 2.7x | 2.9x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.17x | 0.2x | 0.2x |
Detailed Sugar Land Services Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Sugar Land | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $0.96 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $9.78 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $20.8 | $14.67 |
Detailed Sugar Land Groceries Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Sugar Land | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $4.05 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.13 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $1.58 | $2.05 |
Detailed Sugar Land Health Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Sugar Land | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $19.27 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $61.37 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $2.25 | $2.34 |
Detailed Sugar Land Transportation Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Sugar Land | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $2.87 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $9.65 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $9.84 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $119.84 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $88.11 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $111.03 | $99.13 |
Detailed Sugar Land Utilities Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Sugar Land | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $1.92 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $56.85 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $199.99 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $183.98 | $175.64 |
Sugar Land SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Sugar Land
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Sugar Land |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Bend, TX | 38,693 | 97 | 0.8x |
| Fresno, TX | 23,745 | 96 | 0.8x |
| Bellaire, TX | 18,862 | 173 | 1.5x |
| Pecan Grove, TX | 18,204 | 102 | 0.9x |
| Cinco Ranch, TX | 17,588 | 119 | 1.0x |
| Stafford, TX | 16,904 | 98 | 0.8x |
| West University Place, TX | 15,589 | 195 | 1.7x |
| Richmond, TX | 12,592 | 85 | 0.7x |
| Four Corners, TX | 11,634 | 101 | 0.9x |
