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Cost of living in Sugar Land, Texas

Fort Bend County, TX

Part of the Houston Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,377/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 859,721 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,279 38%
Federal tax $710 21%
Healthcare $480 14%
Groceries $334 10%
Transport $320 9%
Energy $199 6%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Sugar Land

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,226
per month
1 bedroom
$1,279
per month
2 bedroom
$1,529
per month
3 bedroom
$2,038
per month
4 bedroom
$2,568
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Sugar Land

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$113,409
per year
Individual earnings
$53,467
per year
Per capita
$46,693
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Sugar Land

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$350,300
Annual property tax
$6,965

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Sugar Land

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$167
per month · 14.5¢/kWh
Natural gas
$32
per month
Annual total
$2,388
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Sugar Land

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
11.9%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Sugar Land

State and local tax rates for Texas.

No state income tax
Texas does not levy a personal income tax.
State sales tax
6.3%
Combined sales tax
8.2%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Sugar Land

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
33.0 min
Drive alone
72.2%
Public transit
0.7%
Work from home
15.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Sugar Land

What it costs to live in Sugar Land each month.

Single person
$3,377
per month
  • Rent $1,279
  • Energy $199
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $334
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $710
  • State tax $0
Couple
$5,196
per month
  • Rent $1,529
  • Energy $239
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $553
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,526
  • State tax $0
Family
$7,847
per month
  • Rent $2,038
  • Energy $298
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $840
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,526
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Sugar Land

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Sugar Land?

In Sugar Land, Texas, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,279 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,529 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,038 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Sugar Land?

In Sugar Land, Texas, the average household income is $113,409 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $53,467 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Sugar Land?

The estimated cost of living in Sugar Land, Texas is approximately $3,377 per month for a single person, $5,196 for a couple, $7,847 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Sugar Land?

The combined sales tax rate in Sugar Land, Texas is 8.19%, which includes the Texas state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 1.94%.

Is Sugar Land an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Sugar Land, Texas would need approximately $3,377 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $113,409 per year ($9,451 per month). Sugar Land is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Sugar Land?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Sugar Land, Texas is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Sugar Land?

The average home value in Sugar Land, Texas is $350,300, with average annual property taxes of $6,965, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Sugar Land compare to other areas?

You can compare Sugar Land, Texas with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Sugar Land is in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources