Houston, United States
-15% vs Houston avgSugar Land is a relatively affordable area in Houston, with a cost of living index of 51.2 — that is -15% compared to the Houston average. At #16 of 24, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around $1,360/month, compared to a range of $1,152 in Pasadena (TX) to $2,160 in River Oaks.
For a typical resident of Sugar Land, housing takes up roughly 38% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately $54,400 before tax.
Salaries in Sugar Land reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 51.2:
After tax and deductions of 19.0% in United States, take-home pay for someone earning $54,400 would be roughly $44,064/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a $38,400 salary in Sugar Land, Houston (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Sugar Land would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $38,400 |
| London | GBP | £33,046 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 192,145 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Oaks | 81.3 | 1.35x | +35% |
| Tanglewood | 75.2 | 1.25x | +25% |
| West University Place | 73.4 | 1.22x | +22% |
| Downtown | 71.0 | 1.18x | +18% |
| Memorial | 71.0 | 1.18x | +18% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Sugar Land, Houston to maintain your lifestyle.
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Sugar Land is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Houston. It costs about -15% less than the city average, ranking #16 out of 24 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Sugar Land is below the Houston average. With a multiplier of 0.85x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -15% compared to the city baseline.