What is the cost of living in Pearland, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Pearland has an overall cost of living index of 111, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Texas, Pearland has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than Texas's index of 93.
The standard of living in Pearland ranks as #331 most affordable out of the 419 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Pearland ranks as the #88 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
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Pearland Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Pearland. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Pearland is 98.
The Groceries index in Pearland is 98.
The Health index in Pearland is 144.
The Housing index in Pearland is 95.
The Transportation index in Pearland is 108.
The Utilities index in Pearland is 95.
| Living Expense | Pearland | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 144 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 100 | 100 |
Pearland Cost Of Living Compared To Texas Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Pearland, TX Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Texas, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Pearland is $382,156.
The Median Rent in Pearland is $1,860.
The Median Income in Pearland is $118,842.
The Home Value To Income in Pearland is 3.2x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Pearland is 0.19x.
Pearland, TX Costs By Category
Detailed Pearland Services costs vs. Texas
Detailed Pearland Groceries costs vs. Texas
Detailed Pearland Health costs vs. Texas
Detailed Pearland Transportation costs vs. Texas
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Pearland
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Pearland. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Sugar Land, TX has a cost of living index of 126, 1.1x Pearland.
Friendswood, TX has a cost of living index of 117, 1.1x Pearland.
La Porte, TX has a cost of living index of 97, 0.9x Pearland.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Pearland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Land, TX | 110,016 | 126 | 1.1x |
| Friendswood, TX | 41,030 | 117 | 1.1x |
| La Porte, TX | 36,730 | 97 | 0.9x |
| Deer Park, TX | 33,967 | 104 | 0.9x |
| Alvin, TX | 28,333 | 97 | 0.9x |
| Fresno, TX | 24,560 | 106 | 1.0x |
| Stafford, TX | 17,401 | 104 | 0.9x |
| Bellaire, TX | 17,206 | 185 | 1.7x |
| South Houston, TX | 16,033 | 91 | 0.8x |
| West University Place, TX | 14,982 | 236 | 2.1x |
