Austin, Texas vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 22.6% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $48,271 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Austin, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower