| | San Marcos, TX | New Braunfels, TX | United States |
| Overall | 113.0 | 109.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 92.3 | 93.4 | 100 |
| Health | 108.7 | 102.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 100.5 | 109.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $335,100 | $377,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,160.0% | 9,970.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 106.8 | 82.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 101.9 | 107.6 | 100 |
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Reviews for San Marcos 
6 Reviews
An area with so much potential and existing natural beauty.Sadly bad urban planning is clearly obvious.Looks like fun for tens of thousands of students.However for the More
San Marcos has the most beautiful people and places that I have ever seen throughout my travels. I love this city so much that I decided to settle down here and start a More
I spent several summers and a couple winters in San Marcos during my formidable years and really have to tell those interested about what a nice town it is. The best More
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Reviews for New Braunfels 
11 Reviews
I have lived in this awesome city for the past 2 years and believe it’s best described as either a breath of fresh air or a slice of heaven on earth. More
I moved here in 2001 due to a work transfer. It was small and quaint then. Today, there are too many people for the infrastructure, water resources, and schools. The More
I lived in NB for only about 4 months because of the extreme reaction I had to the cement polution in the area. There are two large cement plants to the north and south More
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