Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Davenport, IA
VS
Sugar Land, TX
🏆 Sugar Land leads 16 of 22 categories
Davenport
Iowa
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
89.3 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,890
Violent Crime Index
153⚠ High
Population
101,448
Sugar Land
Texas
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$132,247 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
21 ✓ Safer
Population
110,077 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Davenport, IA
Pros
Homes cost $233k less ($155,100 vs $387,900)
Rent averages $978/mo less ($890 vs $1,868)
Commutes run 12 min shorter each way
11% cheaper overall cost of living than Sugar Land
Living costs sit below the national average (index 89.3)
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 94°F
Cons
Median income trails Sugar Land by $72,357/yr
Violent crime (581.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3540.6/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Sugar Land, TX
Pros
Households earn $72,357 more per year on average
87% less violent crime than Davenport
More college-educated — 61.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Violent crime is well below the national average (78.0 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 64°F vs 31°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $387,900
Higher rents — median is $1,868/mo
Cost of living runs 11% higher than Davenport
Longer commutes — 30.0 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Davenport
Cost of Living
11% cheaper
COL index 89.3 vs 100.2 (100 = US avg)
Davenport
Median Home Value
$233k less
$155,100 vs $387,900
Sugar Land
Median Income
$72,357
$132,247 vs $59,890/yr
Sugar Land
Violent Crime
87% lower
78.0 vs 581.4 per 100k
Sugar Land
Summer Heat
10.3°F warmer
July avg high 94.2°F vs 83.9°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Davenport, IA | Sugar Land, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 89.3 ✓ Cheaper | 100.2⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $155,100 ✓ Lower | $387,900⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $890 ✓ Lower | $1,868⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $59,890 | $132,247 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0%⚠ High | 5.0%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.5 min ✓ Shorter | 30.0 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 7.7% | 16.8% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 159⚠ High | 39 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 21 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 169⚠ High | 66 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (101) | A (125) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.4:1 ✓ Smaller | 16.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.5% | 61.3% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.0% | 94.9% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Davenport Comm School District | FORT BEND ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 31.0°F | 64.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 83.9°F | 94.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.8" ✓ Drier | 54.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 36.1" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 101,448 | 110,077 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.4 | 42.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.2% | 81.2% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.4% | 22.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 16.2% | 18.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Davenport's cost of living index is 89.3 vs Sugar Land's 100.2 (US average = 100).
Davenport is 11% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Sugar Land leads 16 of 22 categories. Davenport wins 6 and Sugar Land wins 16. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Davenport to Sugar Land or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($155,100 vs $387,900 median home), income ($59,890 vs $132,247), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Davenport, IA and Sugar Land, TX are about 873 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.